Job Details: WALK: Community Connector and Psychology Project Worker (Day Opportunities)


Irish Future
Talbot Street
Dublin 1
irishfuture.ie
WALK: Community Connector and Psychology Project Worker (Day Opportunities)


WALK IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY CONNECTOR /
PSYCHOLOGY PROJECT WORKER TO JOIN OUR DAY OPPORTUNITIES TEAM.

The Community Connector / Psychology Project Worker will play an
active role in the on-going development of person-centred practice and
thinking within WALK and be responsible for the day-to-day supports of
individuals who use our service. A detailed role description is
attached. Community Connectors/Psychology Project Workers are an
integral part of the organization's efforts to ensure people supported
have the best possible life.

GENERAL ROLE OUTLINE:

The purpose of these roles are to provide support to people taking
part in WALK?s Day support services to enable them to build a
lifestyle and live their life as part of their chosen community. The
roles are based on clear principles of supporting people to make and
exercise choice and marks an innovative and forward-looking departure
from the traditional Day Services models.

The successful candidate will be an integral component of a support
team. This team will be focused on delivering key outcomes for
individuals specifically in the areas of employment,
education/training and personal development.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

* Third level qualification in Social Care or a related field. For
psychology project worker role a psychology degree or similar is
required.
* Values and beliefs that are aligned with those of the Organisation
* Two year?s experience working with people with disabilities and
of assisting them to achieve valued social roles
* Ability to develop positive relationships with people whose
behaviour can challenge.
* Flexibility is essential to adapt your approach to meet individual
service user needs.
* Be highly organised and enthusiastic with a hands on, professional
approach.
* Uses good interpersonal and communication skills to influence and
inspire others, build constructive relationships and achieve outcomes.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Be motivated, resilient and patient
* Ability to work flexibly as a member of a team
* Good administration and IT skills

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for the role please send a copy of your cover letter and CV
to **Apply on the website** by Thursday **Apply on the website**th
August 5.**Apply on the website** pm.

Please send any informal queries to Vicki Hogan, Operations Lead,
**Apply on the website**


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Type: Permanent
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Category: Others

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