Behaviour Specialist -Swords

CRC Central Remedial Clinic; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CRC Central Remedial Clinic in Swords invites applications for a permanent full-time Behaviour Specialist (35 hours) to join the Children’s Disability Network Teams. You will provide specialist Positive Behaviour Support within a family-centered framework and lead detailed Functional Assessments of Behaviour to support children’s goals.

The role requires BCBA-level qualifications with appropriate experience or MSc in ABA, plus a current driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst with three years’ experience in a similar role or a Master’s level qualification in behavioural assessment and intervention.
• Actively pursuing BCBA certification with at least three years’ experience in a similar role or five years’ experience in ID services.
• Demonstrates competence and capability to undertake the duties attached to the role and participates in ongoing professional development.
• Full driver’s license and access to a car; interview stage to explain if not currently held.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise in Positive Behaviour Support within a CDNT setting.
• Design family‑centred supports to help children reach goals and become as independent as possible.
• Conduct detailed Functional Assessments of Behaviour and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to a culture of person-centred services, collaboration and continuous learning.

Skills

BCBA certification

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Teamwork

Professional development

Driver's license

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis

Diploma in Applied Psychology of Learning Disability (Challenging Behaviour)

Job description

Behaviour Specialist - Swords

Permanent Full-time Role (35 hours), based on Children's Disability Network Team, Swords

The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) provide intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services.

During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organistional transformation. Partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute world leaders in supporting healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We would love to hear from you if you are excited about the chance to become part of our forward-thinking children's teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices.

Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document — it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration, and person-centred services, where communication, partnership, and continuous learning guide everything we do.

We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person-Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship. Someone with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation matters, where courage in decision-making is valued, and where transformation is a shared endeavour, this role will give you the opportunity to shape the future of children’s community disability services.

The Behaviour Specialist will provide specialist expertise in the area of Positive Behaviour Support. The post holder will be a key member of a CDNT providing a family centred and quality service to children with complex needs designing the supports needed to help children reach their full potential, meet their goals and become as independent as possible. This will include detailed Functional Assessments of Behaviour.

Essential requirements:

• Hold certification as a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst with three years’ experience in a similar role or a Masters level qualification the area of behavioural assessment and intervention (e.g. MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Diploma in Applied Psychology of Learning Disability (Challenging Behaviour)
• Be actively pursuing certification with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board with at least three years’ experience working in a similar role or five years’ experience working within ID services.
• Demonstrates competence and capability of undertaking the duties attached to the office
• Evidence of participation in continued professional development
• Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role
• Possesses the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
• Full driver’s license and access to car - Candidates that do not currently have this requirement are encouraged to apply, however there is a requirement to obtain this and will be explained at interview stage

Desirable requirements:

• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Experience working with children with physical disabilities
• Experience working with children with intellectual disabilities
• Experience completing Assessment of Need

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies, and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Play Therapist Scale(Grade code 3705), €64,551-€76,007.

An active recruitment panel may be created as part of this recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this competition early if we receive a very high volume of applications.

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