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Job Post Details

Behaviour Specialist - job post

The Ability Hub
Dublin, County Dublin
€43,000–€47,000 a year - Full-time
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 1 day.

Job details

Pay

  • €43,000–€47,000 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Dublin, County Dublin

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee assistance program
  • Company pension
  • Bike to work scheme
  • On-site parking

Full job description

About The Ability Hub

The Ability Hub is expanding with a progressive adult day service supporting young adults with Autism and Intellectual Disability as they transition from school into adult life.

Our person-centred approach focuses on inclusion, independence and meaningful outcomes, empowering each individual to live a fulfilling life while actively participating in their community.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Specialist, you'll join a growing multidisciplinary team and play a key role in delivering high-quality Positive Behaviour Support. You'll help shape a new service, working collaboratively to develop evidence-based supports that improve outcomes for the people we support.

This role is based across our North Dublin (Garristown) and South Dublin (Dún Laoghaire) services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete Functional Behaviour Assessments (FBA)
  • Develop and implement Behaviour Support Plans (BSP/PBSP)
  • Deliver evidence-based Positive Behaviour Support interventions
  • Collect, analyse and interpret behavioural data to inform practice
  • Ensure all interventions are person-centred, rights-based and least restrictive
  • Provide coaching, training and ongoing support to frontline staff
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Prepare professional reports in line with organisational and HSE standards
  • Support service development, quality improvement and best practice
  • Promote reflective practice and continuous learning across the service
  • Apply CPI/de-escalation strategies where appropriate

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in behaviour support
  • Membership of PSI or ISBA

Strong knowledge of:

  • Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
  • Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
  • Behaviour assessment and intervention
  • Supporting individuals with Autism and/or Intellectual Disability
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills

Transport:

  • Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Visa Requirements

  • Full legal authorisation to work in the Republic of Ireland

Desirable

  • BCBA certification (not essential)
  • Experience supervising or mentoring staff
  • CPI, MAPA or equivalent training
  • Experience supporting young adults in community settings

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of €45,000-€47,000 DOE
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression
  • PSI membership sponsorship
  • Sponsorship to attend the PSI Division of Behaviour Analysis Conference
  • Clinical supervision from a Chartered Behavioural Psychologist
  • Mentorship & supervision from experienced Behaviour Specialists and Social Care Leaders
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Flexible and supportive working environment
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Opportunity to help shape an innovative, growing adult day service

Why Join The Ability Hub?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing service where you'll have the chance to influence how supports are designed and delivered. If you're passionate about person-centred practice, Positive Behaviour Support and making a lasting difference in the lives of young adults, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: €43,000.00-€47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme
  • Company pension
  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

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