Behaviour Specialist - Meath

Cpl Group; Navan; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Behaviour Specialist role is a full-time, permanent position based primarily in Stamullen, Co. Meath, with travel to community houses across North Dublin and surrounding counties as required.

You will conduct functional behavioural assessments and develop person-centred Positive Behaviour Support plans, providing specialist intervention and coaching to staff within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Primary degree in an allied healthcare profession.
• Postgraduate qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year’s experience working with adults with disabilities, including Intellectual Disability, ASD and/or Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional behavioural assessments
• Develop and review Positive Behaviour Support plans
• Provide specialist behavioural advice and intervention
• Coach and mentor staff in positive behavioural approaches
• Deliver staff and professional training
• Work collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Monitor behavioural data and evaluate interventions
• Maintain high-quality clinical records and reports

Skills

Functional behavioural assessments

Positive Behaviour Support

Staff coaching

Behavioural data monitoring

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in allied healthcare

Postgraduate qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis or Positive Behaviour Support

Job description

Behaviour Specialist – Full-Time Permanent

A leading provider of person-centred support services for individuals with complex needs is seeking an experienced Behaviour Specialist to join their expanding Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Location: Primarily Stamullen, Co. Meath, with travel to community houses across North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare, Wicklow and Cavan as required.

This is a key clinical role supporting adults with complex needs, including Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Acquired Brain Injury, Mental Health needs and behaviours of concern.

The successful candidate will provide specialist behavioural assessment, formulation and intervention, working closely with individuals, families, support staff and multidisciplinary professionals to develop effective, person-centred approaches that promote quality of life, independence and positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting functional behavioural assessments
• Developing, implementing and reviewing Positive Behaviour Support plans
• Providing specialist behavioural advice and intervention
• Coaching and mentoring staff in positive behavioural approaches
• Delivering training to staff and other professionals
• Working collaboratively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Monitoring behavioural data and evaluating interventions
• Maintaining high-quality clinical records and reports

Essential requirements

• Primary degree in an allied healthcare profession
• Postgraduate qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Behaviour Support or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year’s experience working with adults with disabilities, including Intellectual Disability, ASD and/or Mental Health

Health

• Full Irish driving licence

Desirable

• BCBA qualification
• Experience working with individuals with ABI and/or dementia

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, multidisciplinary and person-centred organisation committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based support to individuals with complex needs.

• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience and qualifications
• Location: Stamullen, Co. Meath + regional travel