Behaviour Specialist

Nua Healthcare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Comprehensive Induction process

Continuous Professional Development

Fantastic development & career opps

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 summary

Nua Healthcare Services is seeking a Behavioural Specialist to conduct Functional Assessments and develop Multi Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP) to improve quality of life for service users. The role involves promoting Positive Behaviour Support, managing caseloads, and collaborating with a nationwide multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will have a psychology degree or equivalent, an MSC in ABA, and experience in health or social care settings.

Qualifications

• Psychology degree or equivalent.
• MSC in ABA (Essential).
• BCBA preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.
• Three years minimum experience within a similar role or health / social care setting.
• 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.
• Working towards Psi Chartership (supports for this available within the role under our supervision programme)
• Member of Irish society of Behaviour Analysis.
• Experience in risk management and reducing restrictive practices #Nua1

Responsibilities

• Undertake Functional Assessments and develop Multi Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP) to support individuals with their behaviour.
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organization through quality checking and improvement planning of Personal Plans.
• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Manage an individual caseload.
• Travel to different locations as required.
• Complete Functional Assessments as required.
• Develop MEBSPs in collaboration with relevant others.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of each MEBSP.
• Assist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate recommendations to Personal Plans.
• Provide training to front-line staff.
• Ensure all MEBSPs are of the highest quality and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Quality check Personal Plans and provide structured quality improvement plans.
• Engage in continued education and professional development.
• Participate in individual and peer/group clinical supervision.
• Work collaboratively as part of a nationwide Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Contribute to service development under a Positive Behaviour Support framework.

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.

Benefits of joining Nua Healthcare!

• Company Pension
• Comprehensive Induction process
• Continuous Professional Development
• 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

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with Service Users on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of our Service Users. Candidates must hold a Full Driver's Licence, or be in the process of achieving a Full Driver's Licence.

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 in ABA (Essential).
• BCBA preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.
• Experience: Three years minimum experience within a similar role or health / social care setting.
• 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.
• Working towards Psi Chartership (supports for this available within the role under our supervision programme)
• Member of Irish society of Behaviour Analysis.
• Experience in risk management and reducing restrictive practices #Nua1