Dara/Possibilities is part of Dara Community Living and designs and co-manages individualised service arrangements for people with intellectual disabilities to live an ordinary life in their community.
About the Position: 10hrs/week over 3 days a week - Naas/Newbridge area
Working 1:1 with a young man to support him in his present part-time job, and to continue to develop his competencies, independence and broaden his social outlets and networking opportunities in his local community.
We are also in a position to offer further hours with 2 other young persons we are supporting in the Celbridge/Lucan area, and are looking to incorporate these roles into one position; 25hrs per week in total.
You should be:
1. Able to build strong, collaborative relationships with the person you are supporting and their families.
2. A good community connector, outgoing, energetic and confident about sharing practical knowledge and teaching new skills.
3. Able to help the person implement their own person-centred plan.
4. Calm, adaptable, intuitive and patient with a sense of humor.
5. Creative, good at taking the initiative and planning in a reliable and flexible manner.
6. Organized, professional with sound common sense.
7. An excellent communicator with excellent spoken and written English.
A full, clean driving license is required for this position. Full induction and training provided.
Shortlisting will apply, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Dara/Possibilities is an equal opportunities employer.
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