SESSIONAL FACILITATORS
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.
JOB PURPOSE
Working alongside the main Changing Lives Team, the purpose of the
Sessional Facilitators is to assist in the delivery of the ADHD
Focused Incredible Years Parent Programme to families. The Sessional
Facilitators may also potentially assist with delivery of Information
and Awareness sessions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with
parents and their families, to encourage and promote their continuous
involvement to achieve positive outcomes.
* To potentially deliver Information and Awareness sessions to
parents in the programme area
* Fully and accurately record all required information and data
relating to Initiative participants 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 IY Parent Programme
* Experience of delivering Parent Programmes remotely e.g. online
over Zoom
SKILLS
_ESSENTIAL:_
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as ability to
work on own initiative.
* Excellent organisational skills
* 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
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: Sessional Facilitators will work as self-employed
contractors
HOURS: As required. Sessional facilitators will generally be engaged 3
hours per week to co-deliver programmes **Apply on the website** weeks
in duration.
RATE OF PAY: The hourly rate for training is ?**Apply on the
website**. This rate includes course preparation, assessment and
evaluation activities where required.
FURTHER INFORMATION & APPLICATION DETAILS
For further information regarding the role, please contact Christina
Riordan, Project Manager, The Changing Lives Initiative, via 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 APPLICATIONS 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
