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Apprentice Assistance Dog Instructor

Reports to : CEO 

Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland is expanding its Assistance Dog Programme and is recruiting an Apprentice Assistance Dog Instructor.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working 37.5 hours a week, with a starting salary of €30,000.
The apprenticeship training will span 2.5 years, during which you will work under the supervision of one of our Qualified Instructors to train assistance dogs and families of children with autism.

This role is central to the delivery of our assistance dog service. As a national charity, you will be involved in training dogs and clients throughout Ireland, which will require travel and occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities include:

The training and placement of assistance dogs are done on a four- to five-month rolling cycle. Once fully qualified, you will have the ability to place 8-10 fully trained assistance dogs per year.

Required Experience and Skills:

This position is based at our headquarters in Little Island, Cork. Travel and overnight stays are required approximately eight weeks per year for client aftercare and home assessments.

AADI values the best interests of its clients and is committed to developing long-term relationships that make a positive difference in the lives of children with autism.

Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland is accredited by Assistance Dogs International. We are a growing organisation focused on training and placing autism assistance dogs with children who have autism. For more information about Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland, our training program, and our current team, please visit our website: www.aadi.ie

Closing date for applications: Friday, 29th November 2024
Interviews: Scheduled for December 2024

Please submit your cover letter and CV to nuala@aadi.ie.

For more information on this role, please contact Nuala at nuala@aadi.ie.

Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer