Clinical Support Specialist jobs

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