BEHAVIOUR THERAPIST
MALTA SERVICES DROGHEDA promotes and supports the rights of people
within its service to live self-directed, happy and fulfilled lives so
that they can participate as equal citizens in society.
The Behaviour Therapist will work as an active member of the team,
using good quality-of-life outcomes as a gauge. This role involves
working with people who present with behaviours that challenge to help
decrease the frequency and impact of these behaviours and support each
person to live their lives to the full.
JOB PURPOSE
* The Behaviour Therapist will conduct comprehensive functional
assessments to deliver individualized positive behaviour support to
the person.
* All Assessments and interventions will focus on improving the
person?s repertoire of competencies and behaviours which in turn
will enhance the person?s quality of life.
* Promote positive behaviour support to the person, staff and
families in relation to behaviours of concern. To support and maintain
behavioural change, the Behaviour Therapist will develop strategies
for supporting the person, staff and families through training and
support groups.
* A vital role of the Behaviour Therapist is related to the
education and training of staff with specific reference to the core
concepts of positive behaviour support and the implementation of
behaviour support plans for individual Service users.
* To assist individuals, staff and families to understand and
address needs and preferences communicated through behaviours of
concern.
* To inform and develop policies related to Positive behaviour
support that are person centred and embrace individuality.
THE RECOMMENDED BROAD PARAMETRES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THIS POST ARE:
_EDUCATION:_
A relevant undergraduate degree in health service areas (Psychology,
social Care Nursing)
_EXPERIENCE:_
* Experience of working with Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
across social care services is essential.
* Minimum of 3 years? experience working in behaviour support
roles to enable an individual with Intellectual Disabilities to
achieve personal outcomes and gain valued social roles in their
communities.
* Experience of carrying out functional assessments and supporting
frontline teams to implement positive behaviour support strategies.
_SKILLS:_
* Day Services are undergoing ongoing transformation related to
service delivery and community participation, within this context the
successful candidate should:
* Have an ability to influence and lead change with multiple
stakeholders.
* Creativity and the ability to be resourceful.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and team facilitation
skills.
* Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
* Passion and desire to support people with disabilities and make
positive changes.
* Up to date knowledge of current best practice related to positive
behaviour support, person centred planning and individual service
design.
APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR CV WITH A COVERING LETTER TO:
John Igoe, Service Director, Malta Services, Malta House, Fair St,
Drogheda, Co. Louth.
EMAIL: **Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
