Training 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:

We are currently looking to recruit a dynamic and innovative person to join our organisation in the role of Training Officer.  The Training Officer will report directly to the Training Manager.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a challenge, has excellent interpersonal skills, and is motivated to be part of the development and delivery of AsIAm’s training programmes nationwide.

We particularly welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals.

The post holder will be required to travel throughout the country and therefore will require a clean driver’s licence.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Support the Head of Training and Accreditation and the Training Manager in the overall implementation and delivery of AsIAm’s training and Accreditation programmes/workshops

·       Champion the organisation’s Autism Friendly Accreditation programme delivering excellent on the ground training, support, and feedback for relevant organisations and communities

·       Provide high quality online training tailored to suit organisation’s needs

·       Deliver bespoke training in a broad range of settings to stakeholders in sectors such as health and social care, employment and education

·       Contribute to the development and improvement of AsIAm’s training programmes (including pre-recorded content and accreditation programmes)

·       Provide suggestions and ideas to the Training Manager and Head of Training and Accreditations for new training offerings

·       Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders

·       Coordinate and manage your work plan/schedule to ensure all training is undertaken to the highest standard and in a timely manner

·       Provide regular updates to the Training Manager/ Head of Training & Accreditation as required

·       Participate in the overall team to ensure collaborative teamwork and support other team members as required

Key Requirements:

Experience,Education, Skills, and Abilities Required

·       A passion for social justice and empowerment

·       Knowledge of autism and autism related issues

·       Excellent training and facilitating skills both in person and online

·       Proven track record in the creation, delivery,and evaluation of training modules

·       Ability to operate independently

·       Excellent communication, presentation,interpersonal, team building, and networking abilities

·       Ability to interact and connect with trainees/stakeholders in a wide variety of settings and at various organisational levels

·       Ability to conduct needs assessment to gauge training needs

·       Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office

·       Experience delivering training in a blended learning environment

·       Full driving licence

Other requirements relevant to the role but not essential are:-

·       Knowledge of disability legislation and social policy

·       Analytical and report writing skills

·       Relevant academic qualification

Contract Duration

This role is full-time and permanent.

Salary & Benefits

Salary wil lalign 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 and is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 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 weekendwork.

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 21 February 2025.

Note: All candidates 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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