ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

The Rehab GroupWe are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals Job Title: Assistant Instructor Permanent Contract, Full-time 36 hours per week Location: National Learning Network – Monaghan Town Job Purpose: The Assistant Rehabilitative Training Programme aims to equip the learner with skills to develop personally, socially and vocationally in making future choices and progress to greater levels of independence and integration. The Instructor will work within a multidisciplinary team which requires experience of working with people with a variety of support needs. Experience of working with people with a diagnosis of ASD, an intellectual disability, physical and sensory needs in a learning and/or educational context is required. The Instructor will work in the ASD programme, using the science of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) to support and teach students, so experience and qualifications in ABA, or, an openness to learning about the principles is essential. At its core is the New Directions policy, which supports the development of the individual in making his/her independent choices. One-to-one key working is a pre-requisite of this position, in developing core person centred plans to support each learner’s decision making processes. The candidate should be able to demonstrate initiative and competencies which enable them to carry out duties with innovation, flair, imagination. Excellent communication skills are required in what is a person-centred training environment, as well as teamworking skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of individual person-centred plans; day-to-day training requirements in accordance with the NLN training programme specification and delivery of QQI modules in accordance with our quality assurance systems. Minimum Education & Experience required: Education and Training to 3rd level standard – Youth and Community Work, Teaching or Adult Education essential A relevant pedagogical/training qualifications e.g. Train the Trainer essential Proficient in ISL a distinct advantage Experience of working in a specialized training environment Experience of working with young people with additional support needs including intellectual disabilities, ASD, physical and sensory needs and/or mental health difficulties Experience in developing and delivering QQI accredited modules Experience of supporting the development of person centred plans and future/transition plans Experience of key-working which reflects a person-centred model. Excellent IT skills to support learners in a blended learning environment Job Duties & Responsibilities To undertake the development and delivery of the RT programme with competence and carry out duties with innovation, flair, imagination in a person-centred training environment. Provide systematic training according to specified curricula; maintain all records required for effective monitoring of the learners’ progress; maintaining records of all training in accordance with both internal and external quality standards and producing reports on same, as required. Carry out one-to-one key working; assist the learner in developing his/her person-centred plans, thus supporting the process regarding his/her own personal choices, according to the New Directions ethos and the Training Programme Specification. Use a variety of methodologies to support achievement of the learners’ goals for example using Assistive Technologies, Art, Craft, Drama, Music etc. To support and assist learners both in the classroom and within their communities as per the New Directions ethos. To instill by example positive work attitudes and appropriate behaviours to support learners in preparing for their future goals/choices. Support learning and development across a range of medium, in the classroom, through remote learning, peer-to-peer learning and self-directed learning. To develop curricula and innovative rehabilitation interventions in co-operation with the multidisciplinary team including the rehabilitation officer, rehabilitation psychologist, programme development officer and the Manager. Observe all rules, standards and regulations in operation, as laid down by the organization and in accordance with national legislation and company policy. Report to the Manager on all matters pertaining to the programme and immediately inform their Manager should any problems arise. Contribute to the continuous improvement of activities of National Learning Network and actively participate in and promote a culture of excellence throughout all National Learning Network activities. Carry out any other duties and responsibilities within the general requirements of the job specification as may be required from time to time. Additional requirements Driving license Staff benefits: Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave 24 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Health and Wellbeing programme Closing Date: Please submit your application to this post by 09/05/2024