Behaviour Specialist

About Nua Healthcare Services

Nua Healthcare Services is a leading private healthcare provider in Ireland specializing in residential and supported living services for children and adults with diverse and complex needs. Located in Gormanston, County Meath, the organization is renowned for its commitment to delivering quality care and fostering personal development.

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Specialist who will conduct functional assessments and design Multi-Element Behaviour Support Plans (MEBSP) to assist individuals in managing behaviors, acquiring new skills, and enhancing their quality of life. This role involves promoting Positive Behaviour Support throughout the organization by ensuring the quality and continual improvement of Personal Plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold Nua's Mission, Vision, and Values in all activities.
• Manage a caseload of individuals requiring behaviour support.
• Travel to various locations as necessary to provide services.
• Perform thorough Functional Assessments as needed.
• Develop, implement, and monitor MEBSPs collaboratively with relevant stakeholders.
• Integrate behavioural recommendations into individual Personal Plans and oversee their quality.
• Deliver training sessions to frontline staff to enhance care practices.
• Ensure all MEBSPs meet regulatory compliance and maintain high standards.
• Conduct quality checks on Personal Plans and devise improvement strategies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including clinical supervision and accreditation activities.
• Collaborate within a nationwide multidisciplinary team to advance service development under the Positive Behaviour Support framework.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Psychology or an equivalent qualification.
• Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis (MBA/MSC in ABA) is essential.
• Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) certification is preferred but not mandatory.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a similar behavioural specialist role or in a health/social care setting.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities with sound judgment.
• Ability to make critical decisions and provide recommendations.
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Effective listening skills and openness to learning.
• Excellent organizational, communication (both verbal and written), and IT skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and flexible work ethic.
• Proven track record managing individual caseloads.

Desirable Attributes

• Progress toward Psychology Chartership, supported through internal supervision programs.
• Membership in the Irish Society of Behaviour Analysis.
• Experience in risk management and in reducing restrictive practices.

Additional Information

• Applicants must possess or be actively obtaining a full driver’s licence.
• We offer comprehensive induction, continuous professional development, pension scheme, paid maternity/paternity leave, life assurance, employee assistance programs, bike to work scheme, referral bonuses, and retailer discounts nationwide.