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.

A PBS Specialist leads high-quality, person-centred behavioural support for the people we support. They complete detailed behavioural assessments, design PBS plans, coach teams, deliver training and support improvements across services. Their work ensures people can live safely, confidently and in ways that reflect what matters most to them.

To deliver specialist, person centred PBS support by completing assessments, creating and reviewing PBS plans, delivering training, coaching teams, analysing data and enabling people to live the lives they choose.

1) PBS Clinical Practice & Behavioural Support Practitioner

Purpose: Provide specialist behavioural assessment, planning and intervention.

Responsibilities:

• Lead functional behaviour assessments in partnership with staff, families and MDT colleagues.
• Develop, implement and review complex PBS plans including stress and coping plans, sensory assessments and communication strategies.
• Use appropriate specialist tools and methods such as sensory assessments, environmental assessments, visual communication tools, stress and coping plans, and alternative communication systems when developing PBS plans.
• Provide specialist guidance, troubleshooting and modelling.
• Support crisis planning and post incident debriefing.
• Ensure plans promote independence, safety, inclusion and quality of life.

About The Role

2) Person Centred Planning & Quality of Life Outcomes Specialist

Purpose: Ensure plans reflect what matters to each person and enable meaningful participation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead person centred planning conversations that shape PBS interventions.
• Support individuals and families to understand and influence their support.
• Promote positive risk taking and person-led decision making.
• Ensure communication tools and supports reflect each person’s preferences.

3) Training, Coaching & Capability Building Coach

Purpose: Build organisational PBS capability across Positive Futures.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver PBS training and other learning sessions internally and externally.
• Provide structured coaching and mentoring to staff teams.
• Model best practice during times of change, challenge or complexity.
• Support development of training materials, policies and guidance documents.

4) Data, Insight & Reporting Analyst

Purpose: Use evidence to improve practice, reduce restrictive practices and enhance outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, risks and improvements.
• Produce clear reports to inform service development and organisational oversight.

• Monitor fidelity, progress and outcomes of PBS plans. • Contribute insight to organisational reviews and learning programmes.

5) Professional Practice, Partnership Working & Service Development Specialist

Purpose: Strengthen PBS practice and contribute to service quality across Positive Futures.

Responsibilities:

• Work in line with Values, Code of Conduct and professional standards.
• Maintain mandatory training, clinical supervision and continued professional development.
• Collaborate with MDT partners, external agencies and families.
• Support development of policies, resources, processes and organisational learning.
• Represent PBS at internal/external working groups or conferences.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of religious belief; political opinion; sex; sexual orientation; marital or civil partnership status; racial group; age; disability

Required Criteria

• Hold a master’s degree in applied Behaviour Analysis, or Psychology or equivalent.
• Have 2 years’ experience in PBS service delivery to include functional behaviour assessment, development and evaluation of PBS plans and data analysis.
• Be qualified or accredited as a trainer in a recognised approach to PBS and have 1 years’ experience in this role
• Have experience in delivering training in Positive Behaviour Support
• Have a full, valid EU/EEA/UK driving licence and use of a car for business purposes or agreement of reasonable adjustments (if you have a disability) to meet the travel requirements of the role

Desired Criteria

• Be qualified or accredited as a trainer in a recognised approach to PBS
• Experience of supporting people with an offending (forensic) history
• Experience of Trauma Informed Practice
• Experience of using Person Centred Planning Tools
• Experience working with people with an intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, or autism

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

€54,981.00 - €70,034.00 per year