Job Coach (Careers and Employment Team)

Role Details Job Title : Job Coach Reports to : Careers & Employment Team Leader Location : Community Based roles in north and south Dublin Working Hours : 39hrs per week, 5 days working week, across the week. You will need to be flexible in working some evenings, Saturdays and Sundays to accommodate to the working life of the person supported. Renumeration : €37,500.00 per annum Contract Type : Full-time / Fixed Term / Specific Purpose Job Purpose Work alongside people to identify their careers and employment ambitions in life, connect with others, and participate meaningfully in the world of work. Promote self-advocacy and help people make informed choices. Enable people we support to play their part in the world and be seen as valued, contributing citizens Be creative, flexible and person centred Help people and their families plan for a positive future Work alongside the person to facilitate the development of natural support networks To be a problem solver and to support people to move on positively with their lives. Key Responsibilities of the Job Role-specific responsibilities : Collaborate with people to support them to gain and sustain employment in the open labour market and become full and active employees in the employment of their choice. Hold high expectations of people we work with. Encourage big dreams and support them with clear action plans. To support people to plan for new opportunities, backing them until the changes are embedded. Build peoples skills to maintain longstanding relationships and the capacity to develop natural connection through exciting and new experiences. Explore and build connections with training and work experiences with partner organisations that people we support can get involved in. Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning and reviews. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of people supported by WALK. Uphold confidentiality, and data protection standards always. Working with Others : Identify opportunities to develop skills, confidence and capacity that would support and help in peoples growth and life experiences. Collaborate and build good relationships with families of people supported. Work independently and as part of a team. Communicate and work with others who are involved in the lives of the people we support. Other Specifications : Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth. Expand the knowledge of local community resources and services. Commitment to equality, diversity, and human rights. Be a role model for other Support Workers. Be professional, polite and reasonable always. Personal and Professional Development : Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management Commit to achieving the relevant. qualifications commensurate with the role Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role. Be open to feedback, committed to learning, and take responsibility for your actions. In addition to the above-mentioned responsibilities, employees may be required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required. Specific Requirement for Qualifications Good English - written and verbal Recognised professional qualification in Supported Employment, Community Development, Outreach, Youth Work, Health and Social Care or educated to degree level Full, clean driving license and access to own car Previous experience of providing employment supports (Desirable) Previous experience establishing networks and creating connections (Desirable) Specific Requirement for Skills Networking Skills Confident and keen to approach new people, initiate conversations, and take risks that can lead to new opportunities. Positive attitude, outlook, and mindset when interacting with others Ability to create a welcoming, comfortable environment that encourages others to engage with you Communication Skills The ability to break down complex ideas into understandable information for people we support and staff Experience, knowledge, skill in creating Easy Read information (Desirable) To be able to communicate clearly and effectively with people we support, families, staff and professionals Problem-solving Skills To see solutions not just problems, be a creative thinker Using peoples skills and gifts to create opportunities for them to solve their own problems and grow. Values-based Specification Socially Inclusive Maximise the participation of the people we work with in the ordinary life of the workplace Support active citizenship and the development of socially valued roles Respectful of the Right to Self-Determination Understand person-centred support and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices Promote independence & encouraging appropriate risk taking Rights Based Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded Understand human rights and incorporate them in expectations Facilitating people to speak up about concerns and acting upon them Oriented Towards Learning and Continuous Improvement Striving for quality in everything we do, recognising and understanding what quality in support means for people using the services Being accepting of criticism and focusing on improvement Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge Person Centred Understanding the value of others as leaders in their own lives Provide supports that are effective in meeting the needs, wishes and choices of the people we work with Understand the importance of empathy in all areas of support Flexible, Resourceful and Creative Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas Improving outcomes for people Skills : self directed Excellent communication skills planning and time management Low arousal approach person centred approach