Behaviour Specialist -Swords in Dublin

About the Role

Behaviour Specialist -Swords
Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland

Full time, Permanent
€ 62,697 - 73,317
Fluent English
Closing date: October 12, 2026 11:00 AM

The Behaviour Specialist will provide specialist expertise in the area of Positive Behaviour Support. The post holder will be a key member of a CDNT providing a family centred and quality service to children with complex needs designing the supports needed to help children reach their full potential, meet their goals and become as independent as possible. This will include detailed Functional Assessments of Behaviour.

Requirements

Masters level qualification the area of behavioural assessment and intervention
Hold certification as a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst or be actively pursing certification
Three years experience working in a similar role or five years experience working within ID services
Full driver’s license and access to car

Details

Established in 1951, the Central Remedial Clinic (CRC) is a voluntary organisation and national charity working with children and adults with disabilities. The CRC works to provide a variety of services to children and adults with disabilities. Our children’s services have two main divisions: Regional general disability services in Dublin City and County and National specialist multidisciplinary services providing expertise to children with physical disabilities from every county in Ireland.

Our children’s disability network teams (CDNTs) work with parents and families to make a positive difference despite the challenges that can come with disabilities. We offer specific medical and clinical services for children, young people and adults with disabilities through the life cycle from birth to adulthood.

Our national specialist services team provides innovative medical and surgical interventions,  therapeutic and assistive technology services to children and adults with complex disabilities and rare conditions. We use innovative medical and surgical interventions and evidence-based therapies to support children and adults to achieve their maximum potential.

Permanent Full-time Role (35 hours), based on Children's Disability Network Team, Swords

The CRC Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNT) provide intervention to children from the age of 0-18 years, presenting with complex developmental needs requiring inter-disciplinary intervention. Our services are based upon a Family Centered Practice Model in line with the Progressing Disability Services.

How to Apply

It must be clearly demonstrated in your CV and supporting statement how you meet the required skills, competencies, and knowledge for the post. Department of Health Salary Scale apply, Senior Play Therapist Scale(Grade code 3705), €64,551-€76,007.