Behavioural Specialist

About Enable Ireland

Enable Ireland is a prominent organisation dedicated to supporting children and adults with disabilities throughout Ireland. Recognised among Ireland's top employers, Enable Ireland champions fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement. The organisation holds a Silver Award in Diversity from the Irish Centre for Diversity and maintains a commitment to continuous improvement in these key areas.

Role Overview

We are inviting applications for a Behavioural Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team based primarily in Leopardstown, Dublin, serving children aged 0 to 18 years and their families in the region. This permanent, full-time position entails providing Positive Behaviour Support services through assessment, intervention, and ongoing care across various environments including clinics, schools, preschools, special schools, children's homes, and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, the Behavioural Specialist will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored behaviour support plans to address the needs of children with diverse disabilities. Service delivery will encompass a variety of contexts, ensuring consistent and effective support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential qualifications include BCBA certification or its equivalent and a Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, or a closely related field.
• Applicants must have recent and relevant experience in a comparable role.
• Desirable qualifications involve prior interdisciplinary team experience and membership in pertinent professional bodies such as BACB or PSI.
• Proven capability in conducting Functional and Comprehensive Behaviour Assessments, designing multi-element Behaviour Support Plans, and providing training to staff and families is highly valued.
• Experience in offering supervision for individuals pursuing or maintaining BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT credentials is preferred.
• A minimum of one year’s full-time experience as a Behavioural Specialist in a disability setting is required.

Employment Details

• This role is permanent and full time with a 37.5-hour workweek.
• The salary range is €58,245 to €69,260 per annum pro rata, with provision for Long Service Increments and scheduled increases anticipated in 2026 following the WRC agreement.
• Employees are entitled to 34 days of annual leave each year.

Additional Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Generous leave entitlements including maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave with pay adjustments.
• Flexible working arrangements and long service recognition programs.
• Inclusive wellbeing benefits and pension schemes.

Application and Selection

Applications are to be submitted online using the application form, as CVs alone will not be considered. The closing date is 29th July 2026. A panel may be formed from this selection process for similar roles arising within the next year.

Appointments are subject to reference verification and may require Garda vetting or police clearance where applicable. Feedback is not provided to applicants who are not shortlisted due to volume.

Diversity and Privacy

Enable Ireland invites applications from all community sectors and is committed to upholding equality and diversity standards throughout recruitment. The organisation respects applicant privacy and handles personal data in compliance with applicable policies, sharing information only with authorized parties involved in the recruitment process.