We are recruiting for a Behaviour Therapist -Positive Behaviour Support Team
Ability West provides a wide range of high-quality services to children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism across Galway City and County. Services provided are day, residential, short breaks, community supports, rehabilitative training and multi-disciplinary supports. The ethos of service provision is underpinned by our Vision, Mission, Core Values and Strategic Plan, which is to empower people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. Each person is supported and valued within an environment which promotes their overall autonomy, health and wellbeing and enables them to reach their potential. Support adults with complex support needs to maximise their quality of life and reduce behavioural challenges, via consistent implementation of support plans. Complete day-to-day support tasks for people accessing Ability West services, including support with activities of daily living and personal care. Implement all support plans as described, including Behaviour Support Plans and Mental Health Support Plans. Support frontline colleagues in their implementation of plans, providing on-the-job coaching as appropriate and/or advising the Service Manager (PIC) that additional staff training is required. Foster positive working relationships with people we support, staff teams and families/carers.You will receive Clinical Supervision from the Positive Support Team and this role is ideal for a candidate seeking to accrue hours towards their Irish Society for Behaviour Analysis or Division of Behaviour Analysis membership. Essential Criteria:MSC in Applied Behaviour Analysis (or equivalent)Relevant experience in behaviour support roles, conducting comprehensive functional behavioural assessments and developing related interventions for people presenting with behaviour that challenge.Experience of providing behaviour support to adults with intellectual disability and/or autism. Knowledge and experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support model of practice Significant work experience (3 years or more) in behaviour support roles, addressing impactful behaviours that challenge.Current certification as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, or working towards certification.
* Experience of implementing MDT guidance and recommendations, including Behaviour Support Plans.
Knowledge and experience of working within a Positive Behaviour Support model of practice. Previous attendance at crisis prevention and management training (e.g., Studio 3).What We Are offeringAs part of our staff team you will be supported by regular support and supervision and access to the Employee Assistance Program.A wide variety of on the job training with core training interventions like Studio III and medication training.Have an opportunity to work in a person centred organisation and make a positive difference to people's lives and communities.A supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas and input are valuedThe opportunity to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience.Contributory pension scheme of 7%Bike to Work Scheme22 days annual leaveClosing date for applications 29th September 2025.For informal discussion please contact Alan Tennyson, Positive Behaviour Therapy Manager on