The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following:
Right 4 U Project Officer REF: 18/011/PO/WEB
The Project Officer will provide a range of interventions that will enable individuals
engaging in the service to overcome barriers and become more independent.
Hours: 37 Hrs per Week
Contract: 2 ½ years Contract
Location: Western Health & Social Care Trust (Southern Sector)
Salary: 3-point incremental scale starting on £21,268 per annum pro rata
Essential Criteria:
- 3rd level or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as Psychology, Education, Community work or Health & Social Care
- 1 Years paid experience in assessing the needs of individuals with ASD and developing strategies for individuals to enhance their social interaction and independent skills
- 1 Years paid experience of working with children with ASD
- Experience in partnership working with carers, parents and family
- Demonstrate an understanding of the sensory needs of individuals with ASD and how to support them
- The ability to work as part of a multi – disciplinary team
- Experience of using standard office IT applications such as Word, Excel, the internet and email
- Ability to meet travel requirements
- Available to work evenings and weekends
- Valid Work Permit, Access NI Check
- Able to fulfil the Occupational Health requirements for the post
- Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in the UK and Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.
Desirable Criteria:
- Completion of accredited ASD Qualification.
- Knowledge of communication tools that may be used when working with individuals with ASD
- Experience of assisting in the delivery of a range of innovative and good practice models for individuals with ASD or vulnerable groups of people.
- An understanding of behavioural strategies when working with young people with autism
- Knowledge of relevant organisations and their roles in supporting access to social and community activities
- Experience of using modern technology to communicate with the client group safely and effectively
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Closing Date: Friday 26th January 2018 4pm
Interviews expected: Wednesday 7th February 2018
THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Closing Date
9:57am