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Job Title: AUTISM OUTREACH SUPPORT WORKER Closing Date: 3/11/2024 Location: Galway NLN - Galway, GW IE (Primary) Job Type: Fixed Term Job Hours: Part Time NUMBER OF HOURS: 30 Job Description:
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
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 encourage the participation of clients; and assess current skill levels, exploring person-centred goals and identifying support requirements for each client.
Minimum Education & Experience required:Hold a third level qualification to at least degree standard in Applied Behavioral Analysis or have equivalent relevant work experience.2 to 3 years' experience 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 autism 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. Assist with delivering autism-related interventions identified for individuals or small groups.Support clients with autism 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.Additional requirements: Flexibility regarding working hours to ensure the persons' needs are met.A full driving licence is required and a suitable means of transport.Benefits: Company Pension SchemeEducational leave24 days annual leave pro-rataBike to work schemeIncome protectionUnpaid leaveHealth and Wellbeing programmeDigital DoctorFinancial support for studying and study leaveLong Service Reward SchemeSick leaveEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Closing Date: Please submit your application to this post by 03/11/2024.
To view the full extensive job description, please visit our company site www.rehab.ie/careers and download the 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.

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