St. Catherine?s Association
Newcastle, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A:
BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT SPECIALIST
SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Specified Purpose (Maternity Leave cover)
Full-time (**Apply on the website** hrs/week)
YOU ARE:
Highly organized, eager for professional growth, and possess excellent
verbal and written communication skills. You maintain a highly
professional manner in providing support to families and staff teams.
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. You consistently uphold
the rights and dignity of individuals we support. You take pride in
your work and make it a point to cultivate a culture of respect and
collaboration within your team.
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 provide Residential
Living for children and adults, Respite and Alternative Short Break
Options for children, Day Service for adults, Nursing, Positive
Behaviour Support, and access to clinical supports through referral to
Progressing Disability Services, and other related supports.
JOB ROLE:
* Responsible for the assessment and development of support
programmes for intervention for children and young 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 training in a range of areas and approaches that may be
required by the individual?s support plan.
* provide on-the-ground support for frontline managers, staff teams
and families in translating training into action.
* Attend and participate in regular team and other meetings, both
internal and external.
* Engage effectively with outside agencies and advocate for the
children and young people attending the service
ESSENTIAL:
* BCBA certification or equivalent.
* A Master?s Degree in Psychology, Education or equivalent.
* A minimum of two 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 Wednesday 3rd August **Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
