ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
Specialisterne Ireland is a specialist employment and support service
for young adults with autism and similar challenges such as Dyspraxia,
Dyslexia, ADHD etc. It is seeking to recruit an Assessment and Support
Executive to work with neurodiverse candidates to prepare them for
fulltime employment. And, also to work with students for internship
employment placements. This position is to boost Specialisterne?s
support services throughout Ireland. The person appointed will be
responsible for the assessment and support of neurodiverse candidates,
preparing them for employment and supporting them in that employment.
The new Executive will report to the Operations Manager and will
support the Specialisterne team generally while overseeing their own
active case load. Specialisterne this year with the Support of the
Dormant Account Funds and other supports is seeking to support up to
**Apply on the website** neurodiverse candidates from across Ireland
to gain skills for long term employment. It is currently working with
over **Apply on the website** people who are already in employment and
**Apply on the website** others at various stages of assessment. The
initial contract will be for **Apply on the website** months with the
potential for this to be extended, subject to successful review and
funding.
Specialisterne is a professional organisation providing the highest
level of advice and support in line with good organisational policy
and regulations.
JOB PURPOSE:?The?Assessment and Support Executive will be
responsible for successfully identifying, assessing, placing, and
supporting neurodiverse people with autism or similar challenges in
employment.
REQUIREMENTS:
* At least 2 years? experience of working with people who are
neurodiverse ideally coupled with a relevant qualification in
psychology, education, disability, social work, human resources or a
relevant related field.
* Experience in providing support services to neurodiverse
individuals.
* Knowledge of the best practices in support services to individuals
with developmental disabilities.
* Knowledge of recruitment and employment practices applying to
people with disabilities would be an advantage.
* Experience of providing support to such people.
* Excellent interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to interact
professionally with neurodiverse people, families, other
Specialisterne team members and other organisations.
* Strong administrative, computer, organizational, written,
listening and verbal communication skills
* Experience with web content creation and a working knowledge of
social media would be an advantage.
* Ideally possess a full driving licence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Work with the Specialisterne team and other partner organisations
to identify individual candidates for whom the Specialisterne model
would suit.
* Interview preparation skills and mock interview with candidates.
* Provide detailed assessment of candidates? potential for work.
This includes observing individuals social and technical skills,
discussing your observations with your colleagues and with the
candidates themselves, recommending developmental plans to enable
candidates reach their potential in terms of employment, monitoring
progress and providing further advice as needed and completing
appropriate paperwork.
* In cooperation with candidates to create achievable employment
development goals and to monitor progress towards those goals.
* On the job support to candidates, their employer, and a work
'buddy' on site or virtually.
* Produce and manage all paperwork associated with a candidate?s
support.
* Provide support for candidates and their families and attend
relevant meetings or other events.
* Conduct assessments and make referrals to other organisations or
professionals to ensure individuals receiving services are receiving
the best advice and support.
* Provide consultation and training to potential employers.
Remuneration will match the skills and experience of the successful
candidate.
PLEASE FORWARD YOUR CV TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** Website at?
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
