Permanent Full‑time Role (35 hours) based on Children’s Disability Network Team, Balbriggan, Clontarf, Clondalkin, Swords and Waterford (Part‑time hours will be considered).
Job Summary
The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) provide intervention to children from the age of 0‑18 years presenting with complex developmental needs requiring interdisciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family‑Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services.
During 2024 the CRC has embarked on a programme of organisational transformation, partnering with the Virginia Mason Institute to support healthcare organisations through continuous improvement and transformational change. We invite you to become part of our forward‑thinking children’s teams and contribute to implementing lean healthcare practices.
Approach
Our new strategy, Creating Pathways that Empower and Enable, is not just a document – it is a commitment to delivering children’s disability services in a more connected, equitable, and responsive way. We are strengthening a culture of transparency, collaboration and person‑centred services, where communication, partnership and continuous learning guide everything we do.
Values
We are looking for someone who lives our values of Respect, Person‑Centredness, Collaboration, Quality, Courage and Stewardship – with integrity, purpose and a genuine belief in the potential of every child and family we support.
Responsibilities
The Behaviour Specialist will provide specialist expertise in the area of Positive Behaviour Support. The post holder will be a key member of a CDNT, providing a family‑centred and quality service to children with complex needs and designing the supports needed to help children reach their full potential, meet their goals and become as independent as possible. This will include detailed Functional Assessments of Behaviour.
Essential Qualifications
Board‑Certified Behaviour Analyst with three years’ experience in a similar role, or a master’s level qualification in behavioural assessment and intervention (e.g. MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Diploma in Applied Psychology of Learning Disability (Challenging Behaviour)).
Actively pursuing certification with the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board and at least three years’ experience working in a similar role or five years’ experience working within ID services.
Demonstrates competence and capability of undertaking the duties attached to the office.
Evidence of participation in continued professional development.
Flexibility and teamwork skills which are key to this role.
Possesses the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Full driver’s licence and access to a car – candidates without this requirement are encouraged to apply, however a licence must be obtained and will be explained at interview stage.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Experience working with children with physical disabilities.
Experience working with children with intellectual disabilities.
Experience completing Assessment of Need.
Compensation
Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Play Therapist Scale (Grade code 3705), €64,551‑€76,007.
It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies and knowledge for the post.
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