St. Joseph's Foundation
Michael Hegarty currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at St. Joseph's Foundation since June 2022. Prior to this role, Michael held various positions at the Health Service Executive from May 2015 to June 2022, including Disability Services Manager and Manager of Client Services. Michael's earlier career includes roles such as Social Care Manager and Social Care Worker at Brothers of Charity Services Ireland from November 2003 to May 2015, and as a Healthcare Assistant for older persons with the Society of African Missions, Inc. from September 2001 to November 2003. Michael Hegarty earned a Masters of Commerce with First Class Honours in Government & Public Policy from University College Cork in 2018, following a Higher Diploma in Social Studies in Social Care from Munster Technological University in 2003.
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St. Joseph's Foundation
St. Joseph's Foundation, established in 1968 as a non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing essential services and support to over 1,700 children and adults with special needs, along with their families, in the North Cork and South Limerick area. At the core of our mission is a commitment to placing all adults and children in our service at the center of our values and beliefs. We firmly recognize the inherent rights of every individual to actively participate in society and to be an integral part of their community. Our organization upholds principles of openness, accountability, and transparency in all our interactions. This commitment extends to our dealings with service users, their families, and our collaborative partners in service provision, including entities such as the HSE, HIQA, Department of Education, ETB's, and more. St. Joseph's Foundation is dedicated to fostering independence for each individual we serve through the adoption of a Person-Centered Approach, ensuring that our efforts are tailored to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each person under our care.