Overview
Permanent Contract. 30 - 35hrs a week. Based in Galway City.
The Role
* Write, plan, implement and evaluate programmes/learning modules in a variety of areas including, arts, crafts, social skills, woodwork, cookery, horticulture, and independent living skills depending on service users' preferences and learning ability.
* Support the Day Services manager and Basic Instructors on delivery of modules/courses as required. These courses will include specific skills as well as social development, personal care, and community integration.
* Ensure that service users individual plans are in line with New Directions Interim standards.
* Act as Person in Charge in the absence of the Manager of Adult Day Services, as directed.
Essential Criteria
* Level 8 qualification in Teaching / Nursing / Applied Social Studies / Social Care / Psychology / Behaviour Analysis.
OR
* Level 7 relevant studies for role and minimum 4 years' experience working with people with intellectual disabilities including autism.
* Previous experience working with people with an intellectual disability, complex needs, and communication difficulties.
* An ability to instruct service users in all programmes offered at Adult Day Centres.
* Full current driving license.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in developing QQI standard or similar day modules, recording evidence of goals and ambitions.
* Knowledge of Person Centered planning and managing behaviours that challenge.
* Training in communication strategies.
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