St. Catherine?s Association
Newcastle, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A:
SENIOR BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT SPECIALIST
SUPPORTING YOUNG ADULTS IN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE EAST
Permanent Full-time
(**Apply on the website** hrs/week)
YOU ARE:
A self-motivated and career-driven individual who is comfortable
taking charge and understands how to motivate a team of professionals
to achieve a collective set of goals. You are skilled at multitasking
and are able to juggle multiple projects and ongoing tasks at once.
You are calm and collected and understand how to break down complex
issues and delegate tasks to help a team find and implement creative
solutions. You have excellent communication skills.
WE ARE:
St. Catherine?s Association is a non-profit organisation and
registered charity funded by the HSE that provides care to individuals
with intellectual and other disabilities. We aim to provide a holistic
service from birth to adulthood including Early Services, Residential
and Respite care, Adult Day Services and a wide range of Clinical
Services. The successful candidate will work as a member of the
multidisciplinary team and enjoy a high level of professional support.
JOB ROLE:
* The post holder will form part of a new team supporting Adults with
intellectual disabilities across CHO6. The initial focus for this team
will be supporting school leavers transitioning to Adult Services.
* Responsible for the assessment and development of support
programmes for intervention for Adults who have intellectual
disabilities and display challenging behaviours.
* You will use a person centred approach.
* You will keep up to date with the relevant changes and best
practice in the field of intellectual disability, driving and
participating in evidence based practise.
* Provide supervision to individuals pursuing BCBA, BCaBA and RBT
credentials.
* Policy development, service planning and caseload management
within an inter-disciplinary clinical team.
* Reports to: Day Services Opportunities Officer or other delegated
Manager.
ESSENTIAL:
* BCBA certification or equivalent.
* A Master?s Degree in Psychology, Education or equivalent.
* A minimum of five years experience in a full-time PBS Specialist
role within a disability organisation providing PBS support services
to Children/Adults.
* Membership of a professional body (BCBA or equivalent).
* Extensive clinical experience working autonomously in carrying out
Comprehensive Behavioural Assessments and the development and
subsequent implementation of Multi-element Behaviour Support Plans.
* Experience designing and delivering training packages to staff and
families (internal & external).
* Understanding of National Strategy surrounding Progressing
Disability Services.
* Experience working as part of an inter-disciplinary team and
autonomously.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT:
We support our team members to grow and develop in their careers,
offering many opportunities for professional development as part of
this exciting and varied role.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** or call Debbie Carr on
**Apply on the website** for details.
Closing Date: 5pm Friday **Apply on the website**th August **Apply on
the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
