Community Access Facilitator

Corlann•Waterford, MI

2d•$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 goal is to ensure that individuals supported lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives. This role involves working with the Day Services team, management, and the multi-disciplinary team, as well as building relationships with community organizations, educational providers, and local employers. The Community Access Facilitator will take a lead role in supporting individuals within the New Directions framework, co-producing person-centered plans, and supporting access to mainstream opportunities such as education, work, and civic life. A key aspect of the role is to challenge structural barriers, promote advocacy and self-direction, and ensure the individual's voice is central to 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)
Possess a relevant Health Care qualification at not less than QQI level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
An equivalent Health Care qualification from another jurisdiction.

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.
Ensure their views guide all planning and decisions.