Summary of the role
Our Community Connectors work alongside our day service members as they design and live out lives full of purpose, connection and adventure. They are the vital link between our service members, their families and the wider community, delivering person-centred plans. building meaningful social and employment opportunities and helping members build the confident, connected lives they want for themselves.
Do you want to join a warm, dynamic and genuinely fun team who believe deeply in independence, dignity and possibility for every member they support?
Some of our members have just recently returned from a visit to Boston and are busy planning their next trip to London to catch a Broadway show. Other members are busy with advocacy work or taking up training or employment opportunities. Our team members help them to make it happen.
Responsibilities of the role
Day Services Programme Delivery:
- Key working responsibilities of assigned service members
- Responsible for the implementation of person-centred plans for individuals accessing the services, including the setting, monitoring and facilitation of action plan meetings.
- Responsible for timetabling person-centred planning meetings and follow up progress reports,
- Develop behaviour support plans and progress updates as appropriate,
- To deliver relevant programmes/classes with an emphasis on community inclusion.
- Direct liaison person for service member family/ or support persons
- Responsible for the contribution to and adherence to weekly programme timetables.
- To support Service Members in having meaningful social roles in their communities with an emphasis on Supported Employment,
Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
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- Contribute to the ongoing programme monitoring and evaluation as well as supporting its continuous improvement,
- Collect data to measure outcomes, prepare reports as requested,
- Adhere to quality assurance systems and procedures,
- Participate in committees as directed by Vocational Training and Day Services Manager / Day Services Team Leaders.
- Ensure all programme files are maintained to a high standard and in compliance with HSE and data protection regulatory requirements
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Continually build strong relationships with Service members, families, and caregivers, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction.
- Partner with referral sources, community organisations, and healthcare providers to enhance service offerings and continuity of care.
Training and Development
- Carry out an identification of learner needs for assigned Service Member as part of their Person-Centred plan.
- To keep informed about current issues affecting people with intellectual disabilities and to integrate evidenced based knowledge into daily practice
- Participate in weekly staff and planning meetings to ensure effective communication, quality assurance of service delivery and continuous improvement of overall services programme.
Health & Safety
- Observe, report and take appropriate action on any matter which may be detrimental to service members’ care or wellbeing,
- Complete incident reporting and near miss events,
- Complete and review risk assessments, including the development of a positive risk management plan for service members,
- Adhere to all HSE policies and procedures and to all relevant Health & Safety legislation
Requirements
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills both individually and across a team setting,
- Strong ability to empower individuals, promoting independence and person-centred decision-making,
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse groups,
- Enjoys the outdoor environment and be physically able and fit for the strenuous nature of the post.
Experience & Qualification
(CORU registration is NOT required)
Desired: an appropriate third level qualification in a related field e.g. health and social services, disability management, allied health and social care, special education and/or specialist training etc.,
Minimum: an appropriate Level 6 qualification in related field of health and social services,
Proven experience of working in disability services,
Proven experience designing, facilitating and implementing Person Centred Plans in line with New Directions Policy,
Proven experience in the development of behaviour support plans,
Proven experience of supporting people with disabilities to access employment opportunities,
Full and clean Irish driving licence.
Language: Fluent English
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Find out more about us at: www.festinalente.ie
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Please send a CV to [email protected]