VACANCY
ACTING SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR
(REHABILITATIVE TRAINING & TRANSITION PROGRAMMES)
6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT - OPEN TO PUBLIC COMPETITION
St Cronan’s Association provides day supports to **Apply on the
website**+ adults with intellectual disability through our centres in
Roscrea, Birr and Nenagh. We are recruiting for a new Service
Co-ordinator to oversee Rehabilitative Training and Transition
Programmes. This is a senior role in the organisation, reporting
directly to the Services Manager. The successful candidate will
contribute to the strategic direction and growth of St Cronan’s
Association.
Rehabilitative Training (RT) is a nationally available, recognised
* training programme, funded by HSE disability
services, aimed at school leavers with additional needs. The
training focuses on the development of life skills, social skills and
basic work skills with the objective of enhancing the trainee's
quality of life and general work capacity. We are in the process
of reviewing, developing and modernising our existing RT programme, as
well as developing new skills-based transition programmes for those
exiting their RT programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated, creative and
dynamic person with expertise in training and education to shape the
development of our Rehabilitative Training (RT) and Transition
Programmes. If you are passionate about empowering young adults to
reach their full potential, then this could be the role for you!
JOB PURPOSE
To co-ordinate the review, development and delivery of St Cronan’s
Rehabilitative Training and Transition Programmes. The role includes
programme development, evaluation, management of staff, liaison with
families and assessment of school leavers and young adults for entry
to the programmes.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This is a full-time role - * hours per week. 6
Month Fixed Term Contract. Salary based on experience €**Apply on
the website**, * per annum. Immediate start
available. * days annual leave + 2 flexi
days. Free parking.
The successful candidate will be based in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
ROLE CRITERIA
The successful candidate will be required to possess the following:
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
* A degree (Level 7/8) in Adult Education / Second Level Teaching /
Special Needs Education / Psychology / Training / Social Care.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Full clean driving licence.
DESIRABLE
* A Train the Trainer Qualification OR
* A qualification specific to supporting people with autism OR
* A qualification in technology enhanced learning OR
* A qualification in working positively with behaviours that
challenge OR
* A qualification in counselling
EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
* Significant relevant experience in working with people with
intellectual disabilities in day service, rehabilitation or training
settings.
* Significant relevant experience in managing and/or delivering
training to people with varying needs and abilities.
* Experience of leading, managing and motivating a diverse team.
DESIRABLE
* Experience with budget management.
* Experience developing business cases / funding applications.
SKILLS
* Capacity to co-ordinate training programme content and delivery
systems.
* Ability to assess trainees in order to design individual training
plans in collaboration with trainees, their families and other
stakeholders.
* Ability to design, deliver and evaluate training modules for both
individuals and groups.
* Excellent organisational, communication and team working skills.
* A high capacity for responsibility, creativity and individual
initiative.
* Ability to work as part of a Management Team.
* Excellent ICT skills and an interest in technology enhanced
learning.
KNOWLEDGE
* A clear knowledge and understanding of Rehabilitative Training, New
Directions and the delivery of supports to adults with intellectual
disabilities and/or autism.
* A clear understanding of Safeguarding processes and procedures.
* An understanding of QQI framework and associated levels **Apply on
the website**.
* An understanding that the person using services is responsible for
directing his/her services; this is achieved in partnership with
family members, the Services Manager or any other person designated by
the Services Manager.
ATTITUDE
* A positive attitude towards working with persons with an
intellectual disability and those on the Autistic Spectrum is a
pre-requisite, thus enabling them to have a positive fulfilling
lifestyle.
* Proven ability to create a safe, welcoming and vibrant environment
and ethos for participants
* An outgoing and friendly personality with strong empathy and
communication skills.
* Each person with an Intellectual Disability/on the Autistic
Spectrum must be treated as an individual, at all times acknowledging
their personal dignity, according them their full rights and
privileges.
APPLICATION BY CV AND COVER LETTER TO JACQUI MAHER, SERVICES MANAGER,
ST CRONAN’S ASSOCIATION, GRANGE, ROSCREA OR EMAIL **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** BEFORE 5PM ON MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH SEPTEMBER
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
GARDA VETTING IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS ROLE.
Your cover letter should outline how your qualifications and
experience match the essential and desirable criteria in the attached
job description and why you consider yourself to the right person for
this role.
ST CRONAN’S ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
