Community Connector: Create Opportunities & Inclusion

Rezoomo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 8,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme

Bike to work Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Scheme

Job summary

Avista in Dublin is seeking a Community Connector (Individual Support Staff) for It's My Life to work with supported persons in a community-based, socially inclusive manner. This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours (7HPW, 8HPW and 15HPW) and opportunities to develop connections, support self-direction, and promote active citizenship in an inclusive setting.

Applicants should enjoy networking, have good interpersonal and organisational skills, and be available for some evening and

Qualifications

• Enjoy networking and building community connections.
• Genuine desire to discover a person's abilities and interests.
• Ability to apply discovered knowledge to create new opportunities for the person
• Be comfortable working on your own initiative
• Have the ability to be creative and innovative
• Be a good observer and have a natural curiosity
• Have excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills
• Flexibility with working hours some evening and weekend hours required

Responsibilities

• Work with supported persons to explore new opportunities and make connections based on the person\'s interests.
• Support the person\'s ability to self-direct their life and develop valued roles in the community.
• Collaborate with families and other community partners to promote inclusive participation.
• Adhere to organisational competency frameworks and quality standards.

Skills

Networking

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

Job description

Avista in Dublin is seeking a Community Connector (Individual Support Staff) for It's My Life to work with supported persons in a community-based, socially inclusive manner. This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours (7HPW, 8HPW and 15HPW) and opportunities to develop connections, support self-direction, and promote active citizenship in an inclusive setting.

Applicants should enjoy networking, have good interpersonal and organisational skills, and be available for some evening and