Behavioural Specialist — Lead Positive Behaviour Support

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

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.