Behavior Specialist (ABA or BCBA Qualified)

Nua Healthcare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kildare is seeking a Behavioural Specialist to conduct functional assessments and develop multi-element behaviour support plans. The ideal candidate will have a psychology degree, strong leadership skills, and a minimum of two years experience in a relevant field. Join a committed team that values continuous professional development and offers great career opportunities.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Life Assurance/Death-in-Service

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in a similar role or health/social care setting.
• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Functional Assessments and develop support plans.
• Manage individual caseload and provide staff training.
• Oversee implementation and quality checking of behaviour support plans.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Psychology Degree or equivalent

MSc ABA or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.

Benefits of Joining our team

• Work within an established team that is continuing to grow.
• Company Pensio
• Continuous Professional Development
• Contribute to service development.
• Opportunities to undertake research and contribute to professional conferences.
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to work Scheme.
• Refer/Retain a friend bonus.
• Discounts with Retailers - Nationwide

Job Objectives

The role of the Behavioural Specialist is to undertake Functional Assessments and develop Multi Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP) to support individuals with their behaviour, teach new skills and improve overall quality of life. The role is also to promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organization through the quality checking and improvement planning of Personal Plans.

This will include the following on a day-to-day basis:

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Manage an individual caseload.
• Travel to different locations as required.
• Complete Functional Assessments as required.
• Develop Multi-Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSPs) in collaboration with relevant others
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of each MEBSP
• Assist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate recommendations to individual Personal Plans.
• Provide training to front-line staff
• Ensure that all MEBSPs are of the highest quality and are compliant with all regulatory standards.
• To quality check Personal Plans for each individual as per policy and provide structured quality improvement plans in relation to these.
• To ensure an ongoing focus on continued education in relation to professional accreditation and professional development.
• Engage in individual and peer and group clinical supervision.
• Work collaboratively as part of a nationwide Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Contribute to service development under a Positive Behaviour Support framework.

Skills Requirement

Qualification

• Psychology Degree or equivalent
• MSc ABA or equivalent
• BCBA preferred but not essential

Knowledge

• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.

Experience

• Two years minimum experience within a similar role or health / social care setting

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and judgement
• Making critical decisions and recommendations.
• Capable of working within a fast-paced and flexible team.
• Good listener and open to learning from others.
• Excellent organisational skills / self-motivation / self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills.
• Dedicated, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Demonstrated history of caseload management

Attachment(s)

Behaviour Specialist 2025.pdf

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