The Day Opportunity Department provides people with disabilities with the appropriate guidance, support and direction concerning adult day services and other options which will enable each person to make an informed decision regarding their service requirements.

The Day Opportunities Officer will meet with individuals referred to the service and explore their needs, wishes and expectations. Having a detailed knowledge of HSE funded Adult Day Services the Day Service Opportunities Officer will advise on options available and support the individual to make informed choices. If a suitable placement is agreed the Day Service Opportunities Officer will approve and complete the necessary steps required to secure the placement and ensure a smooth transition for the service participant.

Identification of gaps and working with the unit to develop new and innovative service responses is also a key function of the post. This includes cross service and cross agency working to ensure the key principles of community inclusion, person centeredness and delivery of high-quality services is adhered to.

The Day Opportunities Officer role will also involve the completion of various resource allocation tools and other process required to secure and validate funding.

This post also requires working with Day Service providers to ensure that they are providing services which meet the ongoing and changing needs of people referred and also to ensure that they are providing a high-quality value for money service within their allocated budgets.

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.
2. Significant experience of working in the disability sector as relevant to this role.
3. Significant experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Disability

Services which has involved dealing with families and other key stakeholders.

• Experience of developing and supporting the implementation of person centred

planning.

1. The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and
   management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

2. Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3. Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Please see attached job specification and additional campaigns information: LM4861 - Disability Service Day Opportunity Officer - LouthMeath - Job specification

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