The Organisation:
As IAm is Ireland's National Autism Charity based in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. As IAm 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.
Our Purpose
The organisation's purpose is to advocate for an inclusive society for autistic people that is accessible, accepted, and affirming.
Our Values
A key expectation of everyone who works for As IAm 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
The Dublin Autism Friendly City Officer will report to the Inclusive Community Network Manager and be responsible for supporting local communities and Dublin City Council in implementing and maintaining the Dublin Autism Friendly City programme.
Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate the activities of the Dublin Autism-Friendly Steering Committee
* Support current Autism Friendly committees and promote the creation of new autism-friendly committees in the Dublin Area
* Help local communities drive Autism initiatives through education, support, and advice
* Report to the National Coordinator of the Autism-Friendly Programme
* Support the development and implementation of 3-year plans within each of the communities and the Dublin City Plan
* Liaise with other support structures within the organisation to provide co-ordinated support to communities throughout Dublin
* Promote the initiative to key stakeholders and at key events
* Train committee members and key stakeholders within each of the communities
* Maintain a database of all community interactions
* Promote the Autism Friendly Communities on social media, highlighting successes and championing initiatives
* Support Dublin City Council in preparing to submit its application to the independent judging panel
Key Requirements:
* Extensive knowledge of autism and autism-related issues
* Proven track record of training delivery and public speaking
* Knowledge of disability rights and accessibility issues relating to autism
* Experience in developing accessible resources
* Proven track record in project management and delivery
* Ability to measure impact and implement quality control procedures
* Ability to coordinate and serve interests of multiple stakeholders
* Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal, team building, and networking abilities
* A good understanding of budget management
* Strong computer literacy
* Full driving licence
Contract Duration:
This is a 3-year fixed-term contract.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary will align with Grade IV as set out in the HSE Consolidated Pay Grades.
Location / Working Hours:
The role is based in As IAm's head office in Blackrock, Dublin and is Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with a requirement for travel.
Given the nature of the role, the role holder is required to have a degree of flexibility with regard to working hours as the role will require some evening and weekend work.