Behaviour Detectives is recruiting Outreach Behaviour Therapist. The role involves supporting autistic individuals and complex needs across the lifespan. An energetic and experienced professional is required to implement leisure, health and vocational/community programmes. You should be familiar with managing behaviours of concern, while focusing on enhancing skills development and facilitating social inclusion programmes to achieve each individual’s personal goals and full potential.

Behaviour Therapist 
(Home and Community Outreach)

Job Location: Co. Kildare

Contract Type: Permanent Full-time or Part-time Contract

Hours: Hours are based on a timetable and allocated primarily from Monday to Friday.

Salary: Behaviour Therapist Scale €33,072 - €39,936

What we offer:

• Supportive and encouraging work environment for developing/enhancing Behaviour Analytic and Behavioural Psychology skills.
• Collaborative involvement in intervention strategies planning, opportunity to identify and develop specific goals (based on assessment curriculums such as AFLS), and implementing Behaviour Support strategies that are in place.
• Direct contact and supervision from BCBA, which meets Behavioural Psychologist (PSI) criteria.

Essential requirements:

• Hold a degree in Psychology/ Social Care/ Nursing or related area

Desirable:

• Hold a Post-Graduate Qualification in Applied Behaviour Analysis or related area/ or be in pursuit of same/ or relevant experience and knowledge of ABA principles.

All candidates should:

• Two years of experience supporting Autistic individuals (desirably beyond the age of twelve).
• Experience in utilising the principles of Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support.
• Experience in understanding and managing behaviours of concern.
• Experience working in the family home, day service and community settings.
• Confidently be able to lone work, and to work remotely.
• The ability to collect, graph and analyse data.
• Be flexible, enthusiastic and committed.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of ethical and professional practices.
• Demonstrate initiative and have experience in programme implementation and development.
• Full B Licence and access to a car is necessary. Also, willingness to undertake travel and work flexibly due to the geographic spread of services.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your CV and a cover letter to Shane Connery shane@behaviourdetectives.ie

Closing Date for Applications is 3rd of November 2024

Position is available immediately following the interviews