Adult Support and Well-Being Programme Officer

The Organisation:

AsIAm, a not for profitorganisation, is Ireland’s National Autism Charity based in Blackrock, CoDublin.  AsIAm is a fast paced andgrowing organisation that works tirelessly to create a society in which everyautistic person is empowered to reach their own personal potential and fullyparticipate in society.  

AsIAm’s Adult Support,Employment and Well-Being Department was set-up to specifically supportautistic adults to participate in the community, engage in self-advocacy andaccess employment. Central to this work, we provide a dedicated source ofinformation and guidance for autistic candidates and businesses in order tocreate successful employment opportunities. Additionally, the organisation hasdeveloped an Adult Support Programme to increase self-advocacy and employmentof autistic adults in Ireland.

The Role:

We are currently looking to recruit an innovative and empathetic individual with strong administrative and relationship management skills to join our organisation in the role of Adult Support and Well-Being Officer. The Adult Support and Well-Being Officer will play a key role in supporting autistic people into the adult support and well-being programme, and administering the smooth running of the timetable and associated group facilitators.

In addition, the Adult Support and Well-Being Officer will be responsible for developing and coordinating innovative advocacy groups, hobby groups, and employment groups to address autism unemployment both online and in-person. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Adult Support & Employment.

This role provides an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about influencing positive social change in our communities, relishes the challenge of such a programme, has very strong organisational skills and is interested in working with the AsIAm team to break down the geographical and social isolation experienced by many autistic people and their families.

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Key Responsibilities:

Key Duties &Responsibilities of Adult Support and Wellbeing Programme Officer:

• Coordinate the     Adult Well-being Programme throughout communities nationwide
• Organise a diverse     suite of social groups and activities in an online/offline context to meet     a wide range of interests and needs
• Coordinate and     support employment groups regionally as well as online
• Maintain and develop     the current programme of groups and activities
• Work closely     and build relationships with a portfolio of independent facilitators to     timetable an array of activities
• On-board new     facilitators and ensure governance and training requirements are met
• Work with the     Communications Department to promote the calendar of activities and effectively     manage the booking system
• Maintain a     database of community members and keep them up to date on the programme     timetable of activities and groups, as well as other key activities within     AsIAm which may be of interest
• Locate and     book venues for in-person groups
• Develop and     maintain positive relationships with key community stakeholders and     autistic adults and their families
• Organise webinars     and workshops on key issues affecting autistic adults
• Assist in the     development of programme resources and materials
• Support     autistic adults into the groups and promote the develop of self-advocacy     and peer support skills
• Keep records     of attendance and monitor both successes and challenges to inform and make     suggestions about the future of the Programme
• Prepare     comprehensive reports for Heads of Departments and develop case studies     for the annual report
• Provide     regular updates to the Head of Adult Support/CEO as required
• Participate in     the overall team to ensure collaborative teamwork and support other team     members as required 
• Collaborate     and align with the Child and Adult Support Groups to ensure consistency     and efficiency and the smooth transition of teens into to the adult groups     when appropriate

·       Travel may be required from time to time

Due to the evolving nature of the Company's requirements, the Employee will be required to perform such additional duties appropriate to the role as may be reasonably required of them by the Company from time to time.

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Key Requirements:

Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities Required

• A desire to champion social inclusivity for autistic adults to reduce social isolation, under and unemployment

• An in-depth knowledge of autism and the barriers experienced by autistic adults

• Experience in supporting people with diverse and complex needs and situations

• Very strong organisation and administrative skills, and good attention to detail

• Ability to operate independently

• Proven track record in working with autistic adults

• Ability to interact with and engage communities to support the Programme throughout the country

• Ability to engage with the community and deliver presentations / workshops as required

• Ability to develop, disseminate, interpret and communicate the outcome of stakeholder experiences including through surveys and focus groups

• Ability to assess successes and concerns and take action as required

• Ability to engage with complex stakeholder management, to build consensus and to resolve conflict as it arises

• Excellent reporting capabilities

• Strong computer literacy

• Full driving licence

Other requirements relevant to the role but not essential are:

• Knowledge of disability legislation and social policy

• Analytical and report writing skills

• Relevant academic qualification

• Proven track record in programme management and delivery

Contract Duration:

This role is full-time role for an initial one-year period, with a view to extension.

Salary & Benefits:

AsIAm will offer salary and benefits commensurate with AsIAm pay scale and experience. This includes a 7.5% pension contribution and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, following probation.

Working Hours

The role is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The role holder is required to have a degree of flexibility with regard to working hours with the expectation of some evening and weekend work.

On successful completion of probation, the role holder will be eligible to apply for a remote working arrangement in line with company policy.

Your next step…..

Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to Lisa Aspeling, at Lisa@asiam.ie

You can contact Lisa at 083 3442 360 with any queries.

Closing Date:

16th of May 2024

Note: All candidates must be willing to undergo Garda Vetting should they be successful.

AsIAm actively supports inclusion in the workplace and will endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations as requested by candidates throughout the interview process for this position

AsIAm is an equal opportunities employer which reserves the right to practice positive discrimination as set out by the Employment Equality Act, 1998.

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