Community Access Facilitator

Corlann•Waterford, MI

4d•$36,291 - $52,406•Onsite

About The Position

Corlann is seeking bright, ambitious individuals with a positive attitude to work with people with intellectual disabilities. The role focuses on ensuring individuals lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives. This is a Temporary Part-Time Community Access Facilitator (Supervisor/Instructor Grade) position within the Tory Services at Waterford, South East Services. The Community Access Facilitator will collaborate with the Day Services team, management, and the multi-disciplinary team. They will also establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, educational providers, and local employers. The role involves taking a lead in supporting individuals within the New Directions framework, co-producing person-centered plans, and supporting access to mainstream opportunities (education, work, civic life). A key aspect of the role is promoting advocacy and self-direction, ensuring the individual's voice guides all planning and decision-making.

Requirements

Possess a Qualification in General Health and Social Care or Community and/or Youth Work, as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) formerly FETAC on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) of not less than QQI Level 5 (Major Award)
Or Possess a relevant Health Care qualification at not less than QQI level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
Or An equivalent Health Care qualification from another jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

Bright, ambitious individuals
Positive attitude towards working with people with an intellectual disability
Committed to ensuring that persons supported lead as fulfilling and enjoyable a life as possible

Responsibilities

Support people within the framework of New Directions.
Work collaboratively with the person supported and their circle of support to co-produce person-centered plans.
Support the person to access mainstream opportunities (education, work, civic life) on the same basis as others.
Challenge structural barriers where they arise.
Promote advocacy and self-direction.
Ensure the person’s voice is central to all planning and decision-making.
Support adults with a disability to speak up for themselves and make their own choices.
Build and maintain working relationships with relevant community organisations, educational providers and local employers.