AsIAm is Ireland’s National Autism Charity based in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. AsIAm is a fast paced, growing organisation with a vision to create a society where every autistic person is accepted “as they are” – equal, valued and respected. The organisation’s purpose is to advocate for an inclusive society for Autistic people that is accessible, accepted and affirming. AsIAm works to support the Autistic community and our families to fully engage in Irish life and build the capacity of society to facilitate true inclusion.
A key expectation of everyone who works for AsIAm is that they demonstrate our values; Perseverance, Same Chance and Service. Our values come into play throughout everything we do at work – how we work together and how we deliver services to the people we support and to the people we work alongside.
The Adult Autism Supports Officer will report directly to the Adult Autism Supports Manager and will be part of the team responsible for the day-to-day operation of AsIAm’s Adult Supports Programme.
This role provides an ideal opportunity for someone who is highly organised with excellent IT and administrative skills, is comfortable and skilled in interacting with vulnerable people, and is able to autonomously prioritise daily tasks according to urgency.
We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals.
Onboard new adults to the Adult Supports Programme
Collate and organise information received from Autistic adults and family members to inform group management
Liaise with adults and families regarding programme queries in a timely and sensitive fashion
Manage and oversee the booking system for Adult support groups and events
Liaise with group facilitators and volunteers to ensure safeguarding of adults and family members across all groups
Produce supporting materials for adults attending groups (e.g., visual guides)
Occasionally offer cover as chaperone in local or online groups
Provide regular updates to both the Adults Supports Manager and the wider National Supports team as required
Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders
Participate in the overall team to ensure collaborative teamwork and support other team members as required
Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities Required
Experience in managing and prioritising administrative workload
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Strong ability to communicate in the written form including in emails or guidance documents
Professional approach and an understanding of the value of professionalism
Knowledge of Autism
Knowledge of risk assessment and child safeguarding
Strong computer literacy
Discretion and confidentiality
Other requirements relevant to the role but not essential are:-
Experience in a social care, healthcare or other relevant setting
Relevant academic qualification
This is a fixed term contract for one-year, with the potential to be extended subject to funding.
Salary will align with Grade IV as set out in the HSE Consolidated Pay Grades.
The role is typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with some flexibility around start and finish times.
The role holder is required to have a degree of flexibility regarding working hours with the expectation of some evening and weekend work.
The role is based in AsIAm HQ in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Hybrid working options are available for this role and can be agreed with the line manager subject to the organisation’s needs.
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to Vikki May, HR Manager at careers@asiam.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 21 March 2025.
Note: All candidates must be willing to undergo Garda Vetting should they be successful.
AsIAm actively support 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 who reserves the right to practice positive discrimination as set out by the Employment Equity Act, 1998.
AsIAm actively support 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 who reserves the right to practice positive discrimination as set out by the Employment Equity Act, 1998.
