Autism Outreach support worker

Job Title:

Autism Outreach Support Worker

Permanent Contract, Full-time 36 hours.

Location:

National Learning Network - Waterford: Unit 7, IDA Industrial Estate, Cork Rd, Waterford

Job Purpose:

Providing a range of supports to a client group with Autism Spectrum Disorder this role will identify goals and put measures in place to achieve outcomes within the framework of an Autism Support Service.

Reporting to a NLN Centre Manager, in consultation with the Health Service Executive, the role will manage a client group referred to the service; develop working relationships and encouraging the participation of clients; and assessing current skill levels, exploring person centred goals and identifying support requirements for each client.

Additional duties will include supporting clients to engage with their communities and connect with the support networks; and providing the opportunity for individuals to engage in capacity building activities.

Minimum Education & Experience required:

• Hold a third level qualification to at least degree standard in Education/Social Care/ Psychology or have equivalent relevant work experience
• 2 years working with people with ASD
• Experience of maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the provision of the service
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage a client group referred to the service, planning time and work allocation for individual and group work, record keeping, meetings etc.
• Develop working relationships, foster trust and confidence and encourage participation of clients.
• Assess current skill levels, explore person centred goals and identify support requirements for each client.
• Support clients to identify how they would like to live their lives, spend their time, engage with their communities and connect with the support networks they will need in the future.

Staff benefits:

• Company Pension Scheme

• Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Educational leave
• 24 days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Income protection
• Unpaid leave
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Company credit union scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Digital Doctor
• Financial support for studying and study leave

• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Sick leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Closing Date:

Please submit your application to this post by 13/11/2024

To view full extensive job description please, click please visit our company site www.rehab.ie/careers and download attachment at the bottom of the job page.

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer