TERM)
Archways is a non for profit organisation researching and delivering
evidenced based programmes for children and famillies in Ireland. One
of the initiatives supported by Archways is the Area Based Childhood
progrmame Blue Skies Initiative, one of **Apply on the website**
national Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Programmes funded by
Department of Children, Disability, Equality and Integration (DCDEI),
delivered through the Prevention Partnership and Family Support
Programme (PPFS) within Tusla. One of the programmes delivered by Blue
Skies Initiative is the ParentChild+ Programme. ParentChild+ is an
evidence based, 'learning through play experience' for?parents?and
their preschool?children. It is designed to strengthen the natural
bond between?parent?and?child?and to encourage a love of learning.
It employs a non-directive approach and encourages the?parent?as
the?child's?first and best teacher.
POSITION: ParentChild+ Coordinator
REPORTING TO: Blue Skies Initiative Manager
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To coordinate ParentChild+ in Clondalkin,
Adamstown and parts of Lucan
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
* Blue Skies Initiative Manager
* National ParentChild+ Senior Specialist.
* ParentChild+ Mentor
* Archways CEO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To work with the Blue Skies Initiative Manager to recruit, hire and
train Home Visiting staff.
* To plan and coordinate ongoing Home Visitor training.
* To supervise and support Home Visiting staff.
* To manage ParentChild+ budget and liaise with Blue Skies
Initiative Manager.
* Recruit, interview and select families to participate in the
programme.
* Visit and interview programme families and to introduce families
and Home Visitors to each other.
* To home visit families on the programme.
* Organise, delegate tasks and oversee events for the programme
families.
* Prepare and maintain records, reports and/or test data on the
programme and participating children.
* Participate in research activities.
* To work with the ParentChild+ Senior Specialist to implement
ParentChild+ quality assurance processes and maintain fidelity to the
programme.
* Any other duties as assigned by the Manager of Blue Skies
Initiative/Archways.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Four years? experience of working with young children and
families in a relevant community setting is required or experience of
working as a Home Visitor for ParentChild+ or other home visiting
programmes.
* QQI level 7 in Early Years? Education and Care or relevant
qualification.
* Ability to train, supervise and support Home Visitors.
* Ability to work closely with marginalised families and have an
understanding of the issues of marginalisation.
* Ability to operate as a team player in a cross disciplinary,
integrated team, sharing roles and responsibilities.
* An energetic, confident and pro-active individual with strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent leadership, administrative and organisational skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Full clean driver?s licence and use of own car.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** per hour
? **Apply on the website** hours per week during school term.
Shortlisting for interviews will take place on the 8th of June, with
interviews being held on the **Apply on the website**th and **Apply on
the website**th June. The position will be commencing in August
**Apply on the website** until June **Apply on the website**. The
position is also subject to a 6 months? probation period. The
successful candidate will be subject to Garda vetting and must not
hold any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act **Apply on the
website**.
If you are interested in the position please fill in attached
application form and return it by email to **Apply on the website**
THE CLOSING DATE IS 2ND JUNE @ 5PM
PARENTCHILD+ COORDINATOR (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HRS PER WEEK/SCHOOL
TERM)
Archways is a non for profit organisation researching and delivering
evidenced based programmes for children and famillies in Ireland. One
of the initiatives supported by Archways is the Area Based Childhood
progrmame Blue Skies Initiative, one of **Apply on the website**
national Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Programmes funded by
Department of Children, Disability, Equality and Integration (DCDEI),
delivered through the Prevention Partnership and Family Support
Programme (PPFS) within Tusla. One of the programmes delivered by Blue
Skies Initiative is the ParentChild+ Programme. ParentChild+ is an
evidence based, 'learning through play experience' for?parents?and
their preschool?children. It is designed to strengthen the natural
bond between?parent?and?child?and to encourage a love of learning.
It employs a non-directive approach and encourages the?parent?as
the?child's?first and best teacher.
POSITION: ParentChild+ Coordinator
REPORTING TO: Blue Skies Initiative Manager
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To coordinate ParentChild+ in Clondalkin,
Adamstown and parts of Lucan
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
* Blue Skies Initiative Manager
* National ParentChild+ Senior Specialist.
* ParentChild+ Mentor
* Archways CEO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To work with the Blue Skies Initiative Manager to recruit, hire and
train Home Visiting staff.
* To plan and coordinate ongoing Home Visitor training.
* To supervise and support Home Visiting staff.
* To manage ParentChild+ budget and liaise with Blue Skies
Initiative Manager.
* Recruit, interview and select families to participate in the
programme.
* Visit and interview programme families and to introduce families
and Home Visitors to each other.
* To home visit families on the programme.
* Organise, delegate tasks and oversee events for the programme
families.
* Prepare and maintain records, reports and/or test data on the
programme and participating children.
* Participate in research activities.
* To work with the ParentChild+ Senior Specialist to implement
ParentChild+ quality assurance processes and maintain fidelity to the
programme.
* Any other duties as assigned by the Manager of Blue Skies
Initiative/Archways.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Four years? experience of working with young children and
families in a relevant community setting is required or experience of
working as a Home Visitor for ParentChild+ or other home visiting
programmes.
* QQI level 7 in Early Years? Education and Care or relevant
qualification.
* Ability to train, supervise and support Home Visitors.
* Ability to work closely with marginalised families and have an
understanding of the issues of marginalisation.
* Ability to operate as a team player in a cross disciplinary,
integrated team, sharing roles and responsibilities.
* An energetic, confident and pro-active individual with strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent leadership, administrative and organisational skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Full clean driver?s licence and use of own car.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website** per hour
? **Apply on the website** hours per week during school term.
Shortlisting for interviews will take place on the 8th of June, with
interviews being held on the **Apply on the website**th and **Apply on
the website**th June. The position will be commencing in August
**Apply on the website** until June **Apply on the website**. The
position is also subject to a 6 months? probation period. The
successful candidate will be subject to Garda vetting and must not
hold any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act **Apply on the
website**.
If you are interested in the position please fill in attached
application form and return it by email to **Apply on the website**
THE CLOSING DATE IS 2ND JUNE @ 5PM
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
