PROGRAMME FACILITATORS (1 FULLTIME POST; 1 PARTTIME POST)
JOB TITLE: Programme Facilitator
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** FTE
DURATION: Initial **Apply on the website**-month Contract
LOCATION: Dundalk (Project Team will deliver service across Counties
Louth and Meath)
LINE MANAGER: Changing Lives Initiative Project Manager
BACKGROUND
The Changing Lives Initiative (CLI) is a community-based model, which
creates a better understanding of ADHD and provides an intervention
programme for families with children (aged **Apply on the website**)
experiencing behaviours consistent with ADHD. We offer a tiered
intervention for families starting with Information and Awareness
sessions, through to a Screening Programme and finally an intensive
intervention in the form of an evidence-based ADHD focused Incredible
Years Parent Programme. The intervention is primarily delivered pre
diagnosis; with potential families being identified via a range of
agencies including schools, early years services, GPs and health
services. As well as working with families the project provides
specialist training to education, health and social care
professionals.
Following a highly successful 3.5 year EU funded project to deliver
and evaluate the CLI programme in Louth, Belfast and Western Scotland,
the programme will now be delivered in Counties Louth and Meath with
the support of funding from the Health Service Executive.
FULL AND PART-TIME POSTS
JOB PURPOSE
The main purpose of the Programme Facilitator role is to deliver the
early intervention programme to families whose children have
behaviours consistent with ADHD. This includes delivery of Information
and Awareness sessions and the ADHD Focused Incredible Years Parent
Programme, as well as promoting the programme to attract potential
families. A key approach for the Initiative and its staff is to
maximise opportunities to build effective links with schools, early
years, community and statutory services locally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* To deliver Information and Awareness sessions to parents in the
programme area
* To deliver the ADHD focused Incredible Years Programme to parents,
with fidelity to the model, ensuring that all practical arrangements
throughout the interventions are fully met.
* To promote the programme to families and target and recruit
prospective families.
* To provide contacts and information to families who have engaged
in information sessions or screening, ensuring that they are promptly
signposted to appropriate follow-on support or to full Initiative
intervention.
* To establish and maintain effective working relationships with
parents and their families, to encourage and promote their continuous
involvement to achieve positive outcomes.
* Develop and maintain contacts and working relationships with local
agencies in the programme area: schools, voluntary agencies, health
and social care services and other relevant bodies.
* To support the completion of questionnaires and other forms by
parents, for use in the screening exercise. Screening is completed by
the Project Psychologist.
* To support delivery of Information and Awareness sessions to
health and education professionals
* Fully and accurately record all required information and data
relating to Initiative participants, including applying impact
measurement questionnaires with parents, and adhere fully to
confidentiality and data protection requirements at all times in
respect of this information.
* Engage in training as required with other Changing Lives
Initiative staff.
* Demonstrate flexible approach to working, as evening and
potentially weekend work may be required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
_ESSENTIAL:_
* Relevant 3rd level qualification
* Minimum of 3 years? experience working with families and/or
children
* Experience delivering Incredible Years Parent Programme or other
Parenting or Manualised Programmes
* Knowledge of evidence-based prevention and intervention approaches
and commitment to, social inclusion and community development
principles.
_DESIRED:_
* Incredible Years Group Leader Accreditation
* Experience delivering the ADHD focused Incredible Years Parent
Programme
* Experience of delivering Parent Programmes remotely e.g. online
over Zoom
* Working knowledge of local services and agencies that work with
children and families in Louth and Meath.
SKILLS
_ESSENTIAL:_
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as ability to
work on own initiative.
* Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to operate
successfully in a demanding and diverse workplace.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including the
ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
* Strong IT skills
* A current full driving license.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
_ESSENTIAL:_
* Flexible and adaptable
* Resilient
* Motivating
* Goal-oriented
* Proactive attitude
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LOCATION: The project will have a base in Dundalk, with the team
working across Counties Louth and Meath
CONTRACT TYPE: Initial **Apply on the website**-month Contract
(extended subject to ongoing funding)
HOURS: Fulltime Post (**Apply on the website** hours per week);
Parttime Post (**Apply on the website**.5 hours per week)
ANNUAL LEAVE: **Apply on the website** days (pro-rata) exclusive of
public holidays
WHY WORK WITH ARCHWAYS?
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid-working model including the option to work from home (up to
3 days per week)
* Access to our benefits package including an attractive company
pension plan and death benefit plan, after **Apply on the website**
months service
* Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life
* Be rewarded and recognised for your performance in a supportive
environment ? annual performance increments
FURTHER INFORMATION & APPLICATION DETAILS
For further information regarding the role, please contact Christina
Riordan, Project Manager, The Changing Lives Initiative, by email
**Apply on the website**
Interested candidates are requested to complete attached Application
Form and return it to **Apply on the website**. The CLOSING DATE FOR
RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FORMS IS MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
NOVEMBER. Please do not submit CVs.
Interviews will talk place on Monday **Apply on the website**st
November in Dundalk
Shortlisted applicants for this post may be placed on a panel for
subsequent vacancies
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
