WEXFORD LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IS INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION
OF;
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT OFFICER- ABILITY PROGRAMME
Wexford Local Development?s mission is to create opportunities that
promote equality and improve quality of life for people and
communities. Our vision is thriving, resilient communities where
people feel connected, are valued and have equal opportunity to reach
their full potential
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated person
to work with us in the role of EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT OFFICER on our
ABILITY PROGRAMME.
The post holder will be responsible for implementing a range of
programmes and person centred supports. The Ability Programme works
with young people from **Apply on the website** years of age with an
intellectual disability. By providing access to work placement
opportunities, tailor-made education and training programmes including
employment supports the programme supports participants to improve
their employability and become job ready.
The position is full time and is being offered on fixed term contract
for a period of **Apply on the website** months to end of December,
**Apply on the website**.
Applicants for this position will be required to have;
* A THIRD LEVEL QUALIFICATION (LEVEL 7/9) IN A RELEVANT FIELD E.G.
SOCIAL/DISABILITY CARE, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, SOCIAL STUDIES,
PSYCHOLOGY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
* A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS WORKING IN A RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL FIELD.
* DIRECT EXPERIENCE OF WORKING IN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION/JOB
COACHING ROLE WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
* AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES AND NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES.
* EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
* UNDERSTANDING OF PEOPLE CENTRED AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PRINCIPLES
* PROFICIENT ADMINISTRATION, ORGANISATIONAL AND COMPUTER LITERACY
SKILLS
* ACCESS TO TRANSPORT AND A FULL CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE AS TRAVEL
WILL BE ESSENTIAL TO THE ROLE.
Job description available on
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
