Senior Behaviour Specialist (ABA or BCBA Qualified)
Location: Naas, County Kildare, Ireland
Salary: 60,000 – 70,000
Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading private healthcare providers, specialising in residential and supported living services for children and adults with a range of complex support needs. We support people in reaching their full potential and having a meaningful life through our services.
Responsibilities
* Live 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 others.
* Oversee the implementation and monitoring of each MEBSP.
* Assist and collaborate with relevant others to integrate recommendations into individual Personal Plans.
* Provide training to front-line staff.
* Ensure all MEBSPs meet high quality standards and comply with regulatory standards.
* Quality check Personal Plans and implement improvement plans as needed.
* Support ongoing professional development and accreditation.
* Engage in individual, peer, and group clinical supervision.
* Work collaboratively as part of a national Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* Contribute to service development under a Positive Behaviour Support framework.
Qualifications & Skills
* Psychology Degree or equivalent
* MSc ABA or equivalent
* BCBA preferred but not essential
* Knowledge of relevant standards and legislation
* Three years minimum experience in a similar role or health/social care setting
* Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication and IT skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, flexible team and manage a caseload
Benefits
* Work within an established growing team
* Company Pension
* Continuous Professional Development
* Contribute to service development
* Opportunities to undertake research and attend professional conferences
* Career development 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
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