Community Inclusion Co-Ordinator/Social Care Worker

at  ST AIDANS SERVICES

ABOUT US?

St. Aidan’s Services provides quality assured, safe and person-centred care to adults with Intellectual disabilities. The team at St. Aidan’s Services uphold a strong belief that both professional and personal values make the difference between a service that is good and one that is excellent. Quality is central to all our operational functions and is innate within the organisation.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• A comprehensive knowledge of intellectual disability services
• Experience of care planning and person-centered planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including good listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability in relationship building, networking and promoting inclusion.
• Flexibility and ability to respond to changing needs and situations.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proven ability to work autonomously and on own initiative.
• Ability to collaborate and work as a member of a team.
• Be proactive, with high degree of motivation and drive.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good IT and administrative skills.

QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold diploma in Social Care, Applied Social Studies, Applied Social Studies in Social Care or foreign equivalent (validated by QQI)
• One to three years’ experience post qualification experience in the area of Disability Services
• One year’s experience post qualification experience supporting individuals with a diagnosis of ASD and knowledge of Autism
• Must hold a full clean driving license and be willing to drive company vehicle
• NFQ Level 8 Facilitating Inclusion (Disability Studies) Advantageous
• Have the legal right to work in Ireland and currently hold valid work authorisation for Ireland
• Be proficient in both oral and written English language

• To co-ordinate and manage program delivery, evaluation and strategic issues to meet expected outcomes for the training programmes.
• To provide supports which are individualised outcome-focussed which will enable adults with a disability to live a life of their choosing in their community, in accordance with their own wishes.
• Liaison person between other services/schools and St. Aidan’s Services with regards to school leavers who have expressed an interest in sampling/attending our service.
• Put in place a transition plan for the individual transitioning from children’s services to adult services.
• Develop and facilitate training workshops and ensure service delivery is relevant, efficient and addresses the needs of the individuals.
• To support individuals with employment in line with their identified goal/s.
• To work on a one-to-one and group basis with the individuals we support, providing supports in areas including, travel, education and training, health and wellbeing, social roles, recreational activities, volunteering and money management.
• To conduct needs assessments, design training materials and enact instructional methodologies cognisant of the diverse learning needs of people with disabilities.
• To evaluate the role of sport and leisure activities in enhancing the lives of the individuals with disabilities.
• Identify and evaluate measures to promote inclusion in sports and leisure activities.
• Appraise the role and significance of creative arts in promoting social inclusion.
• To critically evaluate the social and environmental factors affecting the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure the collection of service data to prepare and submit accurate and timely statistical and program narrative reports when requested.
• Developing close contacts with the local community and actively encourage community inclusion for the individuals attending service, in line with New Directions.
• Possess an in-depth knowledge and understanding of New Directions.