Disability Services Coordinator — Community Programs Lead

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA); Ballycanew; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension Health Plans

Employee Assistance Service

Training development opportunities

Vouched expenses and mileage

Job summary

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Ballycanew, County Wicklow, seeks a Service Coordinator to develop and manage Community Centre services for people with physical and sensory disabilities, promoting participation and independence through a person-centered approach.

The role requires implementing service models, leading staff, planning new programmes, and collaborating with partners to meet needs while ensuring IWA standards and safeguarding compliance.

Qualifications

• A QQI Level 8 degree or professional qualification in Applied Social Studies/Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Community Work and/or General Management is essential.
• Several years of people management experience are essential, including experience in the disability sector or similar services.

Responsibilities

• Implement the service models in the Community Centre services.
• Support the implementation of person-centered processes within the Community Centre services.
• Implement and develop, in consultation with members, a range of new programmes/services that support participation and independence in the community meeting current and unmet needs.
• Conduct needs assessments, risk assessments and training needs analysis in partnership with people using the service.
• Plan, monitor and review services through identified needs and develop the strengths of these programmes within the confines of service plans.
• Manage and lead the staff in a manner that facilitates team building and supports the development of staff to meet the standards required by the Association.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Critical analysis decision making

Communicating influencing

Motivating, developing empowering

Adaptability, drive resilience

Education

QQI Level 8 degree or professional qualification in Applied Social Studies/Registered Nurse/Social Worker/Community Work and/or General Management

Tools

Full driving license

Own car

Job description

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) in Ballycanew, County Wicklow, seeks a Service Coordinator to develop and manage Community Centre services for people with physical and sensory disabilities, promoting participation and independence through a person-centered approach.

The role requires implementing service models, leading staff, planning new programmes, and collaborating with partners to meet needs while ensuring IWA standards and safeguarding compliance.