Archways, along with our partners in the Changing Lives Initiative, have successfully secured funding from the PEACEPLUS Programme for an exciting new 4-year cross-border Project. The Project will provide early intervention support to families of children with queried neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and Autism. We are currently recruiting for a range of posts in Louth/Cavan/Monaghan for the new Project.
Salary Scale: Archways Therapist Point 4 (€51,941)
Duration: 3.5 years
Location: Louth/Cavan/Monaghan
Line Manager: Changing Lives Initiative Regional Coordinator
JOB PURPOSE
The Psychologist will be responsible for the delivery of Psychologist led Workshops and Trainings to parents and professionals; administering of the Screening Programme in their assigned area; and provision of advice and guidance to the Facilitator Team. The Psychologist will also work alongside the Quality and Development Lead to measure outcomes for families availing of Project Interventions.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Delivery of Workshops to parents on a variety of topics such as ADHD and Autism. (Content of Workshops will be provided and training given).
* Administering and scoring of Screening Questionnaires completed by parents, in order to match them to the most appropriate Programmes / Interventions.
* Provision of advice and guidance to the facilitator team, to support them in their delivery of interventions to families.
* Delivery of Information & Awareness Sessions to professionals including early years practitioners, education, health and social care workers.
* Working alongside the Quality and Development Lead to measure outcomes for families availing of Project Interventions – supporting with the gathering and analysis of outcomes data.
* Working alongside the Regional Coordinator in developing strong working relationships with relevant individuals and local agencies who engage with children/families experiencing neurodevelopmental conditions/concerns.
* Work with the Regional Coordinator, to maximise knowledge of available follow-on supports and resources for families in the Project Area.
* Work closely with their counterpart in the Northern Irish Team and colleagues in the Central Support Team to ensure consistency and quality of the project offerings across the Initiative.
* Keep abreast of relevant developments at a national and international level in relation to ADHD, Autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
* Provide a flexible approach to work as some evening and potentially weekend work may be required.
* Have access to personal transport, as travel is required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Relevant third level qualification in the area of psychology.
Post-graduate qualification in relevant area (e.g. social care, psychology, special education etc).
Experience
* Minimum two years proven experience in a psychology role working with children, young people or families.
* Knowledge of evidence-based prevention and early intervention approaches for working with children and families.
* Experience of presenting to and/or facilitating group sessions.
* Working knowledge of local services and agencies that work with children and families in Louth/Cavan/ Monaghan.
Skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as ability to work on own initiative.
* Excellent organisational skills and proven ability to operate successfully in a demanding and diverse workplace.
* Ability to work well under pressure, maintaining a highly organised level of accuracy and output; ability to plan and priorities work to ensure that deadlines are met.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, including the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Personal Characteristics
* Flexible and adaptable
* Resilient
* Motivated
* Goal-oriented
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Location: The Project will deliver services across Counties Louth, Cavan, Monaghan and online. The main Project Office is located in Dundalk (DkIT) however Hybrid / Remote working options are available to staff. Therefore, we are seeking applicants based in Counties Louth, Cavan or Monaghan (or within travel distance of these counties).
Contract Type: Fixed term contract (3.5 years) to reflect current funding secured. It is hoped to secure ongoing funding beyond this point.
All posts are subject to a 6-month probationary period.
Hours: Fulltime Post (35 hours per week)
25 days exclusive of public holidays
Why work with Archways?
* Hybrid-working model including the option to work from home (up to 3 days per week)
* Access to our benefits package including an attractive company pension plan and death benefit plan
* Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life
* Be rewarded and recognised for your performance in a supportive environment – annual performance increments
FURTHER INFORMATION & APPLICATION DETAILS
For further information regarding the role, please contact Christina Riordan, Project Manager, Changing Lives Initiative, by email criordan@archways.ie
Candidates are requested to complete and submit this Application Form to peaceplus@archways.ie. The closing date for receipt of Application Forms is Monday 27th of January 2025. Please do not submit CVs.
Interviews will take place between Wednesday 5th February – Wednesday 19th February in Dundalk. Offers will be made in February, with the successful candidate in post from 1st April 2025.
Shortlisted applicants for this post may be placed on a panel for subsequent vacancies.
This Project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
The Psychological Society of Ireland is a charity registered in the Republic of Ireland – Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20016524
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