Job Title:
Behaviour Support Specialist
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Job Description:
Our organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Behaviour Support Specialist to support children and young adults with intellectual disabilities on a specified purpose contract. The position is full-time (35 hours per week) and will be based in the Wicklow area.
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Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans which include identifying proactive strategies, adaptations, and preventative measures.
2. Assess and develop support programmes for intervention for children and young adults who have intellectual disabilities and display challenging behaviours.
3. Use a person-centred approach to provide training and ongoing monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of interventions and plans.
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Requirements:
* A degree in Psychology.
* Minimum one year experience in a PBS Specialist role within a disability organisation providing PBS support services to Children/Adults.
* Extensive clinical experience working autonomously in carrying out Comprehensive Behavioural Assessments and the development and implementation of Multi-element Behaviour Support Plans.
* Experience designing and delivering training packages to staff and families (internal & external).
* Hold a full clean driving license and have access to a car.
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Benefits:
* HSE Consolidated Pay Scales.
* National Federation Voluntary Bodies Pension Scheme.
* Excellent training opportunities.
* Staff Education Loans and Paid Study Leave.
* Bike to Work Scheme.
* Enhanced Annual Leave.
* Paid Maternity and Adoptive Leave.