Right 4 U Project Officer (15 hrs)

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Right 4 U J Project Worker                                                          REF: 15/13/PO/WEB

The Project Officer will provide a range of a support interventions for young people with ASD aged 8-18 living within the Armagh / Dungannon areas.

Hours:                        15 Hours per Week

Contract:                    Temporary, up to December 2015 (with possible extension)

Location:                    Southern Health & Social Care Trust 

Salary:                        3 point incremental scale starting on £20,849 per annum pro rata

Essential:                  

• 3rd level qualification: NVQ 4 / Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Psychology, Education or Health and Social Care
• 1 years paid direct experience in the provision/co-ordination of training or support programmes for individuals with ASD

And

• 1 years’ experience of working with children.
  • Experience in providing family support
  • The ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of using standard office IT applications such as Word, Excel, the internet and email
  • Ability to meet travel requirements
  • Available to work evenings and weekends

Desirable:                 

• Completion of accredited ASD Qualification
• Experience of assisting in the delivery of a range of innovative and good practice models for individuals with ASD or vulnerable groups of people.
• Knowledge of relevant organisations and their roles in supporting access to social and community activities
• Experience of using modern technology to communicate with the client group safely effectively

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 An application form and job description may be obtained by forwarding a SAE, quoting the relevant position to:

The Cedar Foundation, Malcolm Sinclair House, 31 Ulsterville Avenue, BELFAST BT9 7AS

Tel: 02890 666188

Or alternatively by applying online or downloading an application form from the below website:

www.cedar-foundation.org

Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2015

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER