Job Summary
Nua 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 complex support needs.
Benefits
* Company Pension
* Comprehensive Induction process
* Continuous Professional Development
* Fantastic development & career opportunities
* 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
Role Overview
The Behavioural Specialist will 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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Live our Mission, Vision and Values
2. Manage an individual caseload
3. Travel to different locations as required
4. Complete Functional Assessments as required
5. Develop Multi-Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSPs) in collaboration with relevant others
6. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of each MEBSP
7. Assist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate recommendations to individual Personal Plans
8. Provide training to front-line staff
9. Evaluate all MEBSPs for highest quality and compliance with regulatory standards
10. Quality check Personal Plans for each individual as per policy and provide structured quality improvement plans
11. Ensure ongoing education in relation to professional accreditation and professional development
12. Engage in individual and peer and group clinical supervision
13. Collaborate with a nationwide Multi-Disciplinary Team
14. Contribute to service development under a Positive Behaviour Support framework
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* Psychology Degree or equivalent MSc ABA or equivalent BCBA preferred but not essential
* Knowledge of standards and legislation relevant to the area
* Minimum two years' 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
What We Offer
* Work within an established team that is continuing to grow
* Company Pension
* Continuous Professional Development
* Contribute to service development
* Opportunities to undertake research and contribute to professional conferences
* Fantastic development & career opportunities
* 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