Community Employment Officer

The Organisation:

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.

Our Values:

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 Role:

AsIAm is seeking a Community Employment Officer, who will play an integral role within the Adult Support and Employment department. The role reports directly to the Head of Adult Support and Employment.

This role is best suited to someone who is familiar with issues facing the Autistic community and has experience in the area of employment and coaching. They would be comfortable liaising with corporate clients and promoting AsIAm’s services and supports.

A core aspect of the role will focus on working with Autistic job seekers. Identifying employment roles through leads generated internally and externally with companies, building relationships with key personnel within these organisations and supporting them towards becoming more inclusive.  

We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Support the implementation and development of AsIAm’s Employment Programme

·       Provide direction and support to Autistic candidates seeking employment

·       Develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, communities, businesses (including Communities of Practice), and the autism community

·       Assist with AsIAm Communities of Practice and events

·       Participate in company projects and collaborations with other companies

·       Deliver careers workshops for the Autistic community including HEI students

·       Develop an internship and graduate programme between HEI’s and companies

·       Provide 1:1 career supports for individuals seeking employment

·       Monitor both successes and challenges and prepare comprehensive reports for the Head of Adult Support and Employment/ executive as required

·       Participate in the overall team to ensure collaborative teamwork and support other team members as required

Key Requirements:

Essential:

·       Degree level qualification in a related profession

·       3-5 years-experience in training development and delivery or similar relevant experience

·       Excellent attention to detail

·       Previous sales/promotions experience would be advantageous

·       Previous work experience in the Autism or Disability sector is an advantage but not essential.

·       Knowledge or awareness of autism and neurodiversity in the context of employment

·       Previous experience supporting Autistic individuals

·       Willingness to travel

Contract Duration

This is an initial 1-year contract with the potential to extend.

Salary & Benefits

Salary will align with Grade IV as set out in the HSE Consolidated Pay Grades

Location / Working Hours

The role is based in AsIAm’s head office in Blackrock,Dublin and is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hybrid working arrangements can be facilitated for this role in agreement with the line manager.

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.

Your next step…..

Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to Vikki May, HR Manager, at careers@asiam.ie

Closing Date

The closing date for receipt of applications is 24 January,2025.

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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