About Us
Stewarts Care is a long-established voluntary organisation, funded by the HSE under Section 38. We support people with intellectual disabilities through residential care, day services, independent living, job advocacy, and vocational training.
Purpose of the Post
Stewarts Care is establishing a Young Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team, on behalf of HSE IHA Dublin North City and County. This population includes people with autism and intellectual disability. The Young Adults MDT will work collaboratively with the person, their families and day service providers to support full participation, belonging, relationships, inclusion and self–determination for people with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Specialist – Behaviour Support will work on a Specific Purpose Contract (6 months – 12 months).
The purpose of this post is to provide specialist expertise in the area of Positive Behaviour Support to young adults in the North City and County area. The post holder will work as a key member of a multi-disciplinary team providing a person-centred and quality service.
Essential Criteria
- A Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) qualification OR eligibility to achieve this certification is an advantage OR an equivalent status.
- Holds a higher qualification in the area of behavioural assessment and intervention e.g., MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis (incorporates the principles of behaviour, functional assessment, function-based interventions, and applied settings (e.g., health services or schools).
- 3 years full time (or an aggregate of 3 years full time) post qualification experience working as a Behaviour Therapist.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working as a Behaviour Therapist for people who present with an intellectual disability/autism
- Experience of working with families and direct support staff teams
- Evidence of participation in continued professional development.
- Holds a full clean driving license and access to a car.
- Demonstrates competence and capability of undertaking the duties attached to the office.
- Possesses the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Benefits and Perks
· Financial: Public sector pay & pension, sick pay scheme, VHI group insurance scheme, Hospital Saturday Fund, Health Services Credit Union.
· Career Development: Education and CPD support, opportunities for development and progression.
· Family & Lifestyle: Enhanced parental leave benefits, Cycle to Work scheme.
· Health & Wellbeing: Free online GP, Employee Assistance Programme, discounted onsite leisure centre (gym and pool), subsidised onsite canteen.
Note: Certain benefits are available following successful completion of the probation period.
Salary
In line with the Department of Health consolidated pay scales, the current salary scale is Occupational Therapist, Senior; €64,551 - €76,007 per annum.
Reference SC26-001
For more details, see the job description in the Additional Information section below.
Stewarts Care is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.
Applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process may contact recruitment@stewartscare.ie in confidence.
