ADHD Ireland is a grass roots charity set up by and for people with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ADHD Ireland,
previously called HADD, has existed for over **Apply on the website**
years, originally established by parents of children with ADHD, as a
local family support group. Over the years, ADHD Ireland has grown and
developed to provide a range of supports and services (e.g., support
line, parent training, teacher training, group therapy,
psycho-education, etc.) for people affected by ADHD across Ireland.
ADHD IRELAND?S VISION AND MISSION
ADHD Ireland envisages a future where all individuals affected by ADHD
are included, supported, and empowered in all contexts of their lives
(e.g. school, work, home, and socially) to participate fully within,
benefit from, and contribute meaningfully to Irish society. ADHD
Ireland is the national organisation that will enable this.
ADHD Ireland?s mission is to make life better for all people
affected by ADHD, by raising awareness, knowledge, and understanding
of the condition, providing practical services, and by creating a
support network of volunteers to underpin these activities.
To support our ongoing strategy ADHD Ireland wishes to appoint a
part-time Service Development Manager.
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: SERVICE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER?CORK
LOCATION: ADHD Ireland, Cork. The exact location near to Cork city is
yet to be confirmed.?ADHD IRELAND IS FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES
AND ARE FACILITATING WORKING FROM HOME WHERE POSSIBLE
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** hours
per week
REPORTING TO: National Service Development?Manager
NATURE OF POST: Initial one-year contract, with a view to permanent
position. 6-month probationary period applies. Salary ?**Apply on
the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum (PRO RATA) based on a
**Apply on the website**.5 hour week.
WE?RE OPEN TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS FOR THIS AS A FULL OR PART TIME
ROLE.
SUMMARY OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To provide the services and impacts that lead to achieving the
objectives of ADHD Ireland and a measurable improvement in making life
better for people affected by ADHD, including individuals and families
with ADHD
* Ensuring that frontline service providers in the educational
sector such as Teachers and SNA?s etc have a full awareness of ADHD
and the measures needed to make school (both primary and secondary) a
better experience for those with ADHD
* Ensuring that those professionals diagnosing and engaging with
clients including children and adults in both the public and private
sector have a full understanding of ADHD and have the latest
information available to them on the best treatment options
* The delivery to parents and adults of range of supports such as
?Parents Plus? courses and the facilitation of support groups both
in Cork city & county.
* Participate in developing and maintaining networks with allied
professionals and organisations, as well as other ADHD organisations
both in Ireland and abroad
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To develop new regional services in Cork & surrounding areas
* To lead on the development and successful implementation of an
engagement and events schedule in line with the strategic plan and the
organisations overall mission and objectives
* To prepare an annual budget for responsible activities as part of
the organisation?s overall budgetary process
* To monitor, review and evaluate the activity and delivery against
annual plans on a continuous basis
* To report on the implementation of annual plans to the CEO, Board
and relevant sub-committees
* To seek out opportunities for statutory and other funding, and
submit funding applications where appropriate
* The SDM will liaise with external organisations with similar aims
to ADHD Ireland, develop working relationships with these
organisations, and engage in joint activities as required
* Develop a policy for the continued use of all our online services
ensuring consistency with our other policies such as our Child
Safeguarding Policy
* Assist in the development of online services as part of ADHD
Ireland response to the Covid **Apply on the website** crisis.
* Working with the National Service Manager to develop a range of
materials (toolkits/booklets etc) to support educational professionals
to assist children with ADHD across their academic journey.
* Create a framework for our support groups both online and face to
face
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:_
* Evidence of building, managing and developing key external
relationships with health and education leaders in the sector
* Experience of managing budgets and producing reports
* Third level qualification in a relevant discipline
* Experience working with senior level executives in the private and
public sectors
* Proven experience in programme strategy and alignment
* Knowledge and experience of service / support implementation
* Direct experience of working with people (e.g., children, young
people, families, etc.) with additional support needs
_ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:_
* Written and oral communication skills, with an ability to
communicate with different target audiences
* Excellent interpersonal, networking and influencing abilities and
being able to work as part of a small team
* Excellent project management, people management, organisational
and planning skills
* Excellent analytical and commercial skills to identify and target
new opportunities
* Strong IT skills including MS Office; website & social media
management; and CRM systems (working experience of Salesforce an
advantage)
* Knowledge and experience of service development / design
* Strategic thinker with ability to work as part of the management
team
* A results-focused self-starter with the ability to manage multiple
demands, prioritise and work under pressure
* Motivated to work within the non-profit health/ disability sector,
with a passion for making a difference
* Preferably, an understanding of and empathy for ADHD related
issues
_DESIRABLE SKILLS_
* Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., disability, safeguarding,
etc.)
* Knowledge of best-practice in the area (e.g., education, CAMHS,
etc.)
* Knowledge of participatory practice (e.g., children?s voice,
patient-led practice, etc.)
* Knowledge of ADHD and coexisting difficulties
* Experience of working with children, young people, and/or their
families who may exhibit challenging behaviours
* Full and clean driver?s license and use of own car
* Flexibility to travel and perform occasional evening and weekend
work
* Thorough understanding of the non-profit landscape in Ireland
APPLICATIONS
Please send your Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter explaining
why you wish to apply for the position, highlighting your relevant
skills and experience to Nicola Coss at NICOLA @ADHDIRELAND.IE. Please
use the reference ?Service Development Manager? when applying.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about this position
please contact Nicola Coss on **Apply on the website** **Apply on the
website** or **Apply on the website** **Apply on the website**
anytime.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5.**Apply on the
website**pm on FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH NOVEMBER. Initial
shortlisting will be on the basis of the information contained in the
CV and covering letter. First interviews will be held in Cork (or
online) in November.
The first interview may reduce the initial short list and remaining
candidates may be invited for a second interview.?Should you require
any accommodations as part of the recruitment process, please let us
know. The role will be subject to Garda vetting and reference checks.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
