School Leavers Ability Project

22/10/2024

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18/07/2024

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School Leavers Ability Project
Cumas New Ross

22/05/2024

📌Ability Project Facilitator ( 1 year fixed term contract)📌

To support our mission, vision, and development of the organisation we are looking for suitable applicants for the above position. This role is designed to empower and guide individuals in achieving their goals, promoting independence, and facilitating a seamless transition into post-school life.

Cumas New Ross is the business name of Co. Wexford Community Workshop established in 1975. We provide support and services to adults with a mild to moderate intellectual disability. It is our vision that all individuals achieve the highest possible levels of participation, involvement, and independence at work, in their local community of choice and society in general, by the enhancement of and commitment their rights, will and preference, wants and needs, opportunities and future aspirations.

🚩Role Requirements

✅ Degree in Social Care, Social Studies, Training and Development, Nursing, Youth and Community Studies, Community Development, Psychology, or other relevant qualification at degree level
✅A minimum of 3 years' work experience working with individuals with intellectual disability with experience working with individuals with complex needs a distinct advantage.
✅ Previous working experience in a career development/job coach role
✅Experience in delivering training or assessing training and development needs
✅ Excellent IT and report writing skills.
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies related to individuals with disabilities
✅ Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
✅ Must hold a full clean driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicle.

🚩 Main Duties and Responsibilities

✅ Collaborate with participants, their families, and relevant stakeholders to create a personalised person-centred transition plan based on unique needs and aspirations of each young person.
✅ Conduct assessments to identify vocational interests, skills, and potential career paths.
✅ Provide guidance and resources to help participants explore various career options and make informed decisions about their future and supporting them with paperwork if required
✅ Facilitate communication between educators, employers, service providers parents and other professionals involved in participant’s journey
✅ Identifying and delivering programmes to enhance essential life skills such as communication, decision-making, time management, and self – advocacy.
✅ Develop and implement strategies to prepare participants for the workforce, including job readiness training and supported employment initiatives
✅ Foster community connections and relationships to promote social inclusion
✅ Development of a network of potential employers in locality, work with employers to identify opportunities for participants, together with regular engagement and support to employers who employ participants
✅ Provides outreach services as necessary to individuals with no support networks to reconnect to the services. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach.
✅ Provide emotional support to young people facing challenges and guide them in developing coping strategies, collaborate with professionals when necessary.
✅Advocate for the rights and inclusion of young people with intellectual disabilities in various settings, including educational institutions and the community.
✅ Ensure safe and effective environments for individuals and their plans, conduct risk assessments, reporting and monitoring risks ensuring the appropriate control measures are in place
✅ Provides timely and responsive interventions to address disengagement
✅ Work collaboratively with others who support the individual to ensure all stakeholders contribute to, are co-ordinated and aligned to the career goals of the individual, ensuring team members are aware of the supports required and scheduled for each day
✅ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of individual progress, goals, and any significant developments.
✅ Record and report in line with service requirements, tracking caseload targeted actions and requirements including preparation of reviews and reports and evaluations
✅ Contribute to the development of reports for relevant stakeholders as required

Positions are based in New Ross area, Co. Wexford. A probationary period will apply. Garda Clearance and reference checks will be required for all prospective employees. Interested candidates can apply by submitting a full CV and cover letter to [email protected].

The closing date for applications is Friday the 6th of June at 4 p.m. - Cumas New Ross is an Equal Opportunities Employer

14/09/2023

Thank you to everyone who has helped us over the past few months to secure funding for the years ahead. Special mention to Cumas New Ross who have supported and enabled us to continue the project during an uncertain few months.
Thank you to the students, families and schools who have allowed us to showcase the importance of choice for young people with disabilities.
We look forward to working with all the new students who are now eligible to receive the school leavers support.
Finally thank you to Minister Rabbitte for seeing the value of the project and difference it can make in young peoples lives and giving us the opportunity to expand.

€500,000 in funding has been approved to continue and expand a School-leavers Ability Programme in New Ross, which enables young people with a disability to progress to third level and employment.

25/08/2023

Good luck to all students receiving their results this morning. We are here if you want to have a chat.

13/07/2023

Cumas New Ross hosted a visit from the new HSE CEO Bernard Gloster and the acting HSE Chief Officer of CHO5 Ms Grace Rothwell, together with Wexford’s elected representatives.

12/07/2023

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Cumas New Ross

10/07/2023

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“Real insights today from those who use our services in when I met many & the staff who provide those services. Wexford Primary Care Centre & two S 39 disability services Great leadership from active…”

29/06/2023

STUDENTS who have had their confidence boosted and lives improved through a unique Co Wexford based School Leavers Ability Project spoke out in support of the initiative at a showcase event in Cumas, New Ross.

16/06/2023

We would like to thank everyone who came out in person and online to attend last night's Showcase, and those who were unable to attend but sent emails and messages of support.

The showcase really demonstrated the need for the programme to continue.

Cllr Michael Sheehan hosted a question and answer session to hear the stories of 7 people involved within the project. 3 individuals Freddie, Nathan and Dylan gave their experience and view of the project, that's 3 individuals out of 566 individuals supported in the 5 years.

Along with those 3 we had a teacher from Ramsgrange Community School Aisling Foley, a parent Anita Ronan, Vice Principal of Our Lady of Fátima Bridget Leacy and HSE Day Service Opportunities Officer Janet Ferguson.

Thank you to Sinéad Foskin General Manager Cumas New Ross and Karen Fitzgerald HSE
General Manager Disability Services South East Community Healthcare for their welcome and opening statements.

It was lovely to have a chat over a cup of tea with past, present and future individuals, families and other service providers. To hear and see everyone sharing their stories and experience's.

Thanks to the staff and the individuals committee in Cumas who helped with the set up and help on the night.

Thank you from the School Leavers Ability Project Team, Dayna, Aileen, Rory, Ciara and Amy

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15/06/2023

*** Today is Showcase day ***
We are all very excited to show the work that has happened over the past 5 years.

Tickets are no longer available on Eventbrite.
If you would like to come along and didn't get a chance to purchase a ticket.
Please contact [email protected] and we'll get your name on the list.

Looking forward to seeing everyone this evening.

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