Location: Cork, Ireland Clinical Professionals Salary: As per Company scale Youtube: Job SummaryNua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland's leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.We support people in reaching their full potential, to have a meaningful life through the supports of the services we provide to them.We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the above positions. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role. Candidates must be highly motivated and creative, with a passion for engaging with people on a daily basis. Candidates will contribute to enriching the lives of those we supportBenefits Of Joining Our TeamWork within an established team that is continuing to grow.Company PensionContinuous Professional DevelopmentContribute to service development.Opportunities to undertake research and contribute to professional conferences.Fantastic development & career opportunitiesLife Assurance/Death-in-ServicePaid Maternity/Paternity LeaveEducation AssistanceEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Bike to work Scheme.Refer/Retain a friend bonus.Discounts with Retailers - NationwideJob ObjectivesThe role of the Behavioural Specialist is to undertake Functional Assessments and develop Multi Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP) to support individuals with their behaviour, teach new skills and improve overall quality of life. The role is also to promote Positive Behaviour Support across the organization through the quality checking and improvement planning of Personal Plans.This Will Include The Following On a Day-to-day BasisLive our Mission, Vision and Values.Manage an individual caseload.Travel to different locations as required.Complete Functional Assessments as required.Develop Multi-Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSPs) in collaboration with relevant othersOversee the implementation and monitoring of each MEBSPAssist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate recommendations to individual Personal Plans.Provide training to front-line staffEnsure that all MEBSPs are of the highest quality and are compliant with all regulatory standards.To ensure an ongoing focus on continued education in relation to professional accreditation and professional development.Engage in individual and peer and group clinical supervision.Work collaboratively as part of a nationwide Multi-Disciplinary TeamContribute to service development under a Positive Behaviour Support framework.Skills RequirementEssential criteriaQualificationsPsychology Degree or equivalentMSc ABA or equivalentBCBA preferred but not essentialExperienceTwo to three years minimum experience (post masters) within a similar role or health / social care setting as a behaviour specialist.Knowledge And SkillsKnowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area.Strong leadership skills.Strong problem-solving skills and judgementMaking 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 managementOther RequirementsFull, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel across sites.DesirableWorking towards PSI chartership (supports for this available within the role under our supervision programme)Member of Irish society of Behaviour AnalysisExperience in risk management and reducing restrictive practicesBenefitsWork within an established team that is continuing to grow.Company PensionContinuous Professional DevelopmentContribute to service development.Opportunities to undertake research and contribute to professional conferences.Fantastic development & career opportunitiesLife Assurance/Death-in-ServicePaid Maternity/Paternity LeaveEducation AssistanceEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Nua1