Assistant Positive Behaviour Support Specialist

Hybrid Role - This role will blend working from home with travel to services and training venues throughout Ireland as required. The post holder will also have access to an office base location, which can be determined based on their nearest PF office.

To support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred PBS across Positive Futures by gathering information, completing observations, supporting behavioural analysis, contributing to PBS plans and helping build capability across staff teams. The role supports safer, more consistent approaches that improve quality of life for the people we support. You will also play a key role by delivering PBS training, coaching and mentoring.

Through your support, staff, families and carers will feel empowered to provide compassionate, consistent and effective support. Ultimately, your work ensures that every person we support is understood, valued, and enabled to thrive.

1) PBS Clinical Practice & Behavioural Support Contributor

Purpose: Build understanding of each person’s needs and contribute to effective person-centred PBS plans.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Specialists during behaviour assessments, completing observations and collecting information.
• Contribute to drafting sections of PBS plans under supervision.
• Support implementation of PBS strategies, modelling core practices to staff.
• Assist staff to complete behavioural recording tools (e.g. ABC charts, incident data).
• Provide initial insight into patterns emerging from data, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Support transitions, new referrals and meetings with families/carers.

About The Role

2) Person Centred Planning & Quality of Life Outcomes Contributor

Purpose: Support PBS plans that help people live the lives they choose.

Responsibilities:

• Help gather “what matters to the person” information, life history and communication needs.
• Support the creation of visual stories, communication tools and other resources.
• Promote positive risk taking and independence in line with agreed support plans.
• Encourage involvement of the person and those important to them.

3) Training, Coaching & Capability Building Supporter

Purpose: Build staff understanding of PBS values, approaches and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Attend all shadowing, training and coaching sessions as part of structured development.
• Deliver basic elements of PBS training under supervision.
• Provide informal modelling and feedback to staff on core PBS practices.
• Participate in reflective learning, supervision and personal development planning.

4) Data, Insight & Reporting Assistant

Purpose: Contribute to meaningful analysis to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Support the collection and collation of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Assist with preparing simple reports and summaries for Specialists.
• Help identify potential trends or issues, escalating appropriately.

5) Professional Practice, Partnership Working & Service Development Contributor

Purpose: Develop professional PBS practice through learning, collaboration and accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Work within Positive Futures’ Values and Code of Conduct.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding standards.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, families and external partners.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and reflective practice.
• Represent PBS positively, sharing good practice stories where appropriate.

Required Criteria

• Hold or be in the process of completing a degree/diploma in behavioural sciences, or Psychology or Social Services or Positive Behaviour Support.
• 2 years' experience working in a Service that uses PBS, providing support in the intellectual disability / autism sector
• Full, Valid EU/EEA/UK driving licence and access to a car, insured for business use or agreement of reasonable adjustments (if you have a disability) to meet the travel requirements of the role.

Desired Criteria

• A desire to expand your knowledge and skills through training, coaching and reflective learning, with the ambition to grow professionally within the Positive Behaviour Support field.
• Experience of Trauma Informed Practice.
• Experience of using Person Centred Planning Tools.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Founded in 1995 (initially under the name United Response NI), we now operate across the island of Ireland offering a wide range of services tailored to individuals with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury or autism and the families who support them. Our services include supported living, peripatetic housing support, shared-lives schemes, residential short breaks and family support. We focus on enabling people to live as equal citizens, develop independence and realise their hopes and dreams. With offices and services located in Dublin, Dundalk, Wicklow, Manorhamilton and beyond, we’re committed to making a meaningful difference in local communities.

Company Culture

At Positive Futures, we foster a culture of respect, innovation and empowerment. We believe in putting people first—both those we support and our staff. We create environments where colleagues feel valued, where ideas for improvement are welcomed, and where continuous learning is encouraged. We support staff to grow professionally and personally, and we emphasise collaboration, listening and trust. Working with us means being part of a team that genuinely cares, is proactive in shaping futures and embraces the possibility in every situation.

Company Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Staff celebration events

Salary

€34,449.00 - €49,877.00 per year