Positive Behaviour Specialist

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Corlann are looking for bright, ambitious individuals who have a positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability and who are committed to ensuring that our persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible.

Role: Positive Behaviour Specialist

Contract: Permanent Full-Time 70/70 (70 hours fortnightly)

Location: Clare County Wide

The role of a Positive Behaviour Specialist

The post holder will join a positive behaviour support service to provide assessment and intervention services to adults with intellectual disability receiving day and residential supports from Corlann Clare. The post holder will support the achievement of valued roles and personal outcomes for the people we support by facilitating individuals, staff and families to understand and address needs and preferences communicated through behaviour that challenges.

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Qualifications/Experience: ·

• Applicants must have a recognised University Degree in Psychology, Applied Behaviour Analysis or related discipline

• Longitudinal training on Positive Behaviour Support or Applied Behaviour Analysis

• A minimum of two years’ experience in delivering Positive Behaviour Support within an organisation for people with Intellectual Disabilities

• Experience of developing and writing up Positive Behaviour Support Plans

• Experience of working with people with disabilities

• Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities based on understanding their rights and needs

• Knowledge of key service approaches such as person-centred planning and individualised service design

• Full Clean Driving Licence and Car Owner

Some of our benefits:

· Competitive Rates of Pay €63,324- €74,050 (Pro-Rata)

· 29 days Annual Leave

· Defined Benefit Pension Plan

· Full Training provided

· Career Progression

· Sick Pay Benefits

· Employee Assistance Programs

Corlann is an Equal Opportunities Employer