Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick and North Tipperary. Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families, in a person-centred, community based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice and research.. JOB ADVERTISEMENT APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION: SENIOR BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST FULL TIME AT 35HPW TEMPORARY 12 MONTHS- SPECIFIED PURPOSE CONTRACT CENTRAL MANAGEMENT, ST VINCENT'S CENTRE, NAVAN ROAD, DUBLIN Salary: 62,076 - €72,591 *Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience. Req: Interested applicants must possess the following: A minimum of 5 years full-time experience working in the area of Intellectual Disability. Have a level 8 qualification in health or social care related area from a recognized institution and professional body registration. A minimum of 1 year experience in specialist area of Positive Behaviour Support. Successful completion of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) major academic Level 9 or higher award (equivalent to 60 ECTS or above) that is relevant to the specialist area. Knowledgeable of the following, Health Act, 2007(Care and support of residents in designated centres for person's (Children and Adults) with disabilities) Regulations 2013, Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland (2018). Slaintecare (2018). New Directions (2016), Reopening day services 2022. Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and effective caseload management skills and IT Skills. Full Clean Irish Driving licence with access to own transport. Applicants should possess Level 2 behavioural competencies of AVISTA Competency Framework. Why work with us? Excellent Career Progression Opportunities. Comprehensive Pension Scheme Supportive and innovative working environment. Generous annual leave entitlement Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme Bike to work Scheme Tax Saver Travel Scheme Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at: To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.