Programmes Facilitator

Posted On: 06th July 2019

Job Description:
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Community Service Manager through the Programmes Supervisor, the post holder will facilitate service users in their choices, developing programmes within the context of a person centred model of service delivery. The programmes may include independent living, personal development and occupational and leisure activities, within the context of a quality of life model. Minimum Education & Skills required: Minimum QQI Level 5 in Social Care, or equivalent. A third level graduate, Health & Social Care or equivalent is desirable. Experience supporting adults with an intellectual disability and people enduring mental health issues Programme facilitation skills an advantage. Client handling experience an advantage 1 year minimum experience of working in a relevant Setting with the experience of facilitating and implementing person centred plans, experience in the design, development and provision of programmes and activities to meet the needs, choices and abilities of service users including providing support in the area of independent living skills and community integration for persons with intellectual disability. Job Duties & Responsibilities: To be a key worker to service users in order to facilitate the Person Centred Planning process. To identify goals and supports required by individual service users and maintain records as required. To develop and deliver person centred programmes to meet the needs of service users as identified through Person Centred Planning and to maintain the required records. To support individuals and groups in accessing their community to meet identified needs by facilitating activities and programmes and any other reasonable duties as deemed appropriate by the Programme Supervisor / Community Services Manager. To promote and support independence and community integration in your approach with the service user group including liaising with key community based personnel in pursuit of accessible community activities in accordance with the service user’s choices and aspirations. Additional requirements: Must have good report writing skills and IT skills, Full Driving Licence required, Travel is required, Programme facilitation skills an advantage, Excellent interpersonal skills, Be able to adapt to different tasks each day and work well with a team

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