Employment Programme 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 part-time Employment Programme 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 Human Resources and with issues facing the Autistic community and has experience in the area of training. They would be comfortable liaising with corporate clients and promoting AsIAm’s services and supports.

A core aspect of the role will focus on identifying businesses through leads generated internally and externally,building relationships with key personnel within these organisations and supporting them towards becoming more inclusive.  

We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Develop and deliver AsIAm’s Employment Programme to companies which supports inclusive employment opportunities for Autistic adults

·       Liaise with the Training Team in providing employment support and consultancy services to employers who are interested in recruiting and supporting autistic talent

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

·       Co-ordinate AsIAm Communities of Practice and events

·       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

·       Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager on building relationships with new companies

·       Support the implementation and development of AsIAm’s wider Employment Programme including providing direction and support to Autistic candidates seeking employment in collaboration with the Community Employment Officer

Key Requirements:

Essential:

·       Degree level qualification in a related profession

·       3-5 years-experience in training development and delivery or other relevant HR 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\awareness of autism and neurodiversity in the context of employment

·       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. Contract will be based on 19.5 hours per week. 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: Allcandidates 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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