Careers and Employment Facilitator

Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) are recruiting for : Careers and Employment Facilitator Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI) supports people with physical / intellectual disabilities and autism. CCoI operates Residential and Day Services across 16 locations, in which residents and day-attendees are supported to live an ordinary life, a life like any other. Job Title : Careers and Employment Facilitator Location : Carrick, Co Tipperary Contract : Fixed term, 3 years Hours : Fulltime - 40 hours per week Salary : €45,558 - €51,467 per annum To support the service (residential community and day service) in developing and fostering a person-centered culture, with an aim to achieve a high quality of personal outcomes, personal fulfillment and progression opportunities within the ethos of CCoI and the regulatory and contractual requirements, of provision. Support individuals using a supported employment model. Engage employers and mainstream services and providers to develop pathways to employment. Assess and profile all placements and assist service users to be fully included in the workplace. Monitor and evaluate performance and development to ensure individuals progression. To provide, enable and support meaningful work, training and personal development opportunities for people according to their personal interests, choices and strengths. What you will need : Applicants must have a relevant QQI Level Bachelor of Arts in Education or Training or Post Graduate qualification in Education or Training Applications may also be considered from candidates holding other QQI Level Bachelor of Arts qualifications in one of the following : Social Care Studies, Applied Social Care Studies, Teaching A minimum of 1 years post qualification experience of working with people with an intellectual disability. Candidates must possess the competencies and skills appropriate to working with persons with an intellectual disability. Experience and skills in working in community and community participation in fostering and building relationships within the community. Minimum of 1 Years experience working as a job coach (or in a relevant community engagement role) with adults with Intellectual Disabilities and / or Autism. Demonstrative experience creating opportunities for work placement or paid work with employers or other relevant community-based opportunities. Experience of New Directions Standards for Day Services. Knowledge of Person Centered Planning. Understanding of the issues and needs of people with disabilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent self-organisation, planning, self-motivation, and time management skills Prepared to work in a variety of environments. Excellent interpersonal skills Willingness to travel to key stakeholders sites to develop opportunities for participants. Full clean driving licence For more information and to apply online please visit our website -Camphill Communities of Ireland - Employment Please note all posts are subject to Garda Vetting, relevant Police clearance for any country of residence of over 6 months from the age of 18 and reference checking Camphill Communities of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer Skills : Management Leadership / Management Skills Person Centred Residential Intellectual Disabilities Governance Health and Social Care