FESTINA LENTE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Festina Lente is to provide a range of integrated
training, occupational, learning and employment opportunities to
people with disabilities. These services are provided through
equestrianism, horticulture and community-based activities with an
emphasis on choice, personal development and progression. The services
are provided through the following:
* Equestrian Training Programme
* Transition Training Programme
* Festina Lente Equestrian Learning Center
* Equine Assisted Learning
* Equine Facilitated Education Programme
* Therapeutic Riding Service
* Saol Anois Day Service
* Festina Lente Gardens
JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY CONNECTOR & SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT FACILITATOR
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time Permanent Contract of Employment
LOCATION: Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co Wicklow
REPORTING TO: Training & Day Services Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Community Connector for people with Intellectual Disabilities and
Behavior Support Needs.
THE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* To support Service Users in accessing Education, Employment and
Work Experience Opportunities
* To support Service Users to have meaningful social roles in their
communities with an emphasis on Supported Employment
* To work in conjunction with the Training and Day Services Manager
and team members to design, implement and review Support Plans for
Service Users.
* To facilitate person centred planning in conjunction with Service
Users and coordinate and evaluate the achievement of personal goals
* To maintain and update records for Service Users in line with the
Festina Lente Policy on Record Keeping
* To support Service Users to build up links in their communities
* To implement and review individual person centred plans in line
with New Directions Policy
* To act as an advocate and keyworker for service-users
* To deliver relevant programmes/classes with an emphasis on
community inclusion
* To liaise with Service Users family members and /or support
persons
* To liaise with other organisations/professionals as required
* To comply with the Health & Safety requirements of the
organisation
* To attend residential three-day trip away with Service Users
* Attend staff meetings and training as required
* To build and maintain excellent working relationships with
colleagues & Service Users
* This job description is not exhaustive and other duties may be
assigned from time to time in accordance with the needs of the
service.
* This job description may be revised to take account of changing
circumstances or requirements.
OTHER DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
* To contribute to the overall strategic planning of Festina Lente
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS THE PERSON MUST MEET ARE AS FOLLOWS:
* An appropriate third level qualification in a related field e.g.
Social Care/ Mental Health / Behavioural Analysis / Psychology
* A minimum of two years? full time experience of working in
disability services
* A minimum of two years? experience designing and implementing
behaviour support plans and positive risk assessments
* Experience of supporting people with disabilities to access
employment opportunities
* Experience of efficient administration and record keeping
* Experience in facilitating person centred planning
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Enjoys the outdoor environment and be physically able and fit for
the strenuous nature of the post
* Have excellent knowledge and experience of delivering programmes
and person centered plans in line with New Directions Policy
* Experience of supervising and motivating people.
* Proven experience of working within a team structure
* Committed to on-going self and professional development
* Welcomes change and is committed to encouraging continuous
improvement and learning
* Manages your own workload effectively while responding to new
demands.
* Has the capacity to integrate well with, and contribute to, an
evolving organisation.
* Have fluent English
* Have a good and proficient knowledge of IT systems and is computer
literate
* Have a full and clean Irish driving license.
OTHER DESIRED SPECIFICATIONS:
* Certificate in Supported Employment
* Knowledge of Multi Element Behaviour Support
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience of being a team player
* Experience of motivating people
* Proven ability to work on own initiative within a flexible,
co-operative team structure
* Solution focused
* Ability to work to deadlines
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week
PENSION: Employees have access to PRSA scheme.
WORKING WEEK: Monday to Friday
WORKING HOURS: 8.**Apply on the website**am ? 4.**Apply on the
website**pm
TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE: A fleet of vehicles is available however; there
may be a requirement from time to time to travel in your own vehicle.
If and when these occasions arise, expenses will be paid in accordance
with Festina Lente travel rates.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
* Access to a PRSA Scheme
* Ongoing training and Development
* Access to Educational Support
* **Apply on the website** days? annual leave pro rata
* Bike to work scheme
ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual Leave will be **Apply on the website** days per
annum (pro rata). Entitlement to Public Holidays will be in accordance
with the Working Time Act of **Apply on the website** (pro rata).
Compulsory Leave must be taken at:
* Easter (School Holidays)
* August (School Holidays)
* October (School Holidays)
* Christmas (School Holidays)
LOCATION OF THE POSITION: Successful applicants will be required to
work from both Day Service locations based in Dun Laoghaire, South
County Dublin and Bray, Co. Wicklow
HOW TO APPLY
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: WEDNESDAY 7TH JULY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Sabrina Tierney at
**Apply on the website** or phoning **Apply on the website** **Apply
on the website** (ext.**Apply on the website**).
Application forms can be found on our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
