Job Description
The Brothers of Charity Services Ireland, Clare Region, provide services throughout the county to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Our supports stretch to many rural towns and villages, such as Lisdoonvarna, Ennistymon, Miltown Malbay, Kilrush, Kilkee, Ennis, Shannon, Scariff and Killaloe. We provide the following services in these areas: Day Support, Support to live in the community, Respite Supports for Adults and Children, Advocacy Supports, Homeshare Services, Multi D Supports. Please visit our website (careers- to see our list of benefits and reward. Role: Coordinator/PIC for Day & Residential Services Location: Killaloe, Co. Clare Contract available: Permanent Full Time 78/78 Remuneration: (Basic Instructor Pay Scale): Salary Scale (Pro-rata) €54,157 - €63,245 per annum basic before premium pay (pro-rata), commensurate with qualifications and experience. Role Description: As a leader of the team, the post holder will ensure that the interests of each person supported are paramount in discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving the person supported, families, key workers, advocates and staff, including day services, on all relevant issues. Working towards community integration and ensuring a quality service is provided to all who use the service are essential parts of the role. Closing date for applications: 18th of October 2024 Informal Enquiries to Maxine Kirk: Maxines Contact Details are on: Role Description: As a leader of the team, the post holder will ensure that the interests of each person supported are paramount in discussions. Emphasis will be on forming a team approach involving the person supported, families, key workers, advocates and staff, including day services, on all relevant issues. Working towards community integration and ensuring a quality service is provided to all who use the service are essential parts of the role. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Engage families and the broader community in a partnership process that will lead to individuals having a good life. 2. Develop services by being proactive in learning about new developments and responding to individuals and familys needs. 3. Be proactive in managing new and difficult challenges that arise within your area of responsibility from time to time. 4. Ensure that the vision statement of the Brothers of Charity Services Ireland Clare is promoted and actively implemented. 5. Leading and co-ordinating the planning process around each individual and using the planning tools available to write up an individual plan for each person. Ensure that the goals set out in these plans are followed and reviewed on a regular basis. 6. Prepare and develop proposals for new referrals, based on individuals needs, following consultation with families and key people in their lives. 7. Recruit where necessary and manage the necessary paid supports for each person as an individual to achieve their identified needs and aspirations. 8. Develop a range of natural and unpaid supports in each persons life, such as family support, volunteers, community networks and roles. 9. Support people to be known in their community and valued for the contributions they make. 10. Manage, supervise and carry out appraisals with staff, employees on Government Sponsored Schemes, volunteers and students. 11. Provide supervision for your staff always ensuring agendas are set and that both you and your staff members are prepared for these meetings. 12. Prepare for and attend your own supervision meetings with your Manager 13. Work closely with family members to ensure the best interests of the person with an intellectual disability are paramount. 14. Work closely with Management in managing current service levels and developing new services and innovative projects. 15. Develop good working relationship with community and voluntary groups and statutory agencies, to create new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. 16. Involve the professional support team when necessary in the team meetings and ongoing operation of the service, particularly in the preparation of individual support plans. 17. Be responsible for identifying and developing housing options for and with people with intellectual disabilities and their families. 18. Essential requirement of the position is an on-call commitment to deal with any emergencies, which may arise outside normal working hours. To be available to participate in a duty roster where you may be required to cover/work in other areas during Bank Holiday weekends and holiday periods. 19. Take responsibility for a designated centre or centres and ensure compliance with HIQA standards. 20. As Person in Charge, ensure all necessary reports and notifiable events are communicated to HIQA and senior management. 21. Develop and implement operational plans for their area of responsibility 22. Be involved (where required) in strategic plans for the organisation. 23. Take overall responsibility for the management of housing and transport resources. 24. Contribute to the local management team meetings in a positive and professional manner. 25. Be involved in the development of policies. 26. Be responsible for the overall budget in their area and ensure the best use of resources. Working Relationships and Communication: 1. Understand and operate all relevant local and organisational procedures, directives and general information made available through the line manager. 2. Develop and contribute to good working relationships in the Organisation and with all other relevant personnel. 3. Report to and appraise line manager or designate of all work related issues and difficulties. 4. Maintain strict confidentiality relating to matters regarding personnel and services. 5. Prepare an agenda, chair and provide minutes of staff meetings in their area of responsibility and attend and participant in local management meetings as required. 6. Nurture good working relationships within each team you are responsible for, by ensuring good communication and by ensuring that each employee is treated fairly, equally and honestly. General Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Ensure confidentiality in all matters concerning individuals using our service and staff, including the safe storage of reports and records. 2. Embrace lifelong learning and keep up to date with best practice and research in this area of work. 3. Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Community manager. 4. As the duties and responsibilities of any post in the Services are likely to change with the ongoing needs of the Service, staff are expected to have a high level of flexibility, and a willingness and an ability to develop new approaches to their work. The context of this post may change as the organisation grows. This Job Description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the position; it is subject to regular review and amendment as necessary. Skills: Caring Good Communicator Team playerr Benefits: Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days Professional Development + Growth EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Opportunities for Advancement Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Maternity Leave & Pay