LOCATION: Macroom
EMPLOYER: Macroom Family Resource Centre (WWW.MACROOMFRC.COM
)
HOURS: * hours per week
CONTRACT: * months fixed term
CLOSING DATE: */**Apply on the
website**/ *
RESPONSIBILITIES
* To provide information to International Protection Applicants,
Refugees, and Migrants to support their access to healthcare and
existing support networks.
* To operate outreach clinics in direct provisions centres and other
settings as appropriate.
* To develop work in line with the implementation of the White Paper
on Ending Direct Provision recommendations and intercultural health
strategy in conjunction with colleagues in the community and voluntary
sector.
* To provide group information sessions to International Protection
Applicants, Refugees and Migrants
* Network with locally based representative/support groups and
locally based services e.g. other IPA, Refugee and Migrant Support
Groups, Family Resource Centres, Community Development Projects to
ensure the needs of International Protection Applicants, Refugees, and
Migrants are being supported and to minimise duplication.
* Facilitate Individual and Group consultations to identify the
needs of International Protection Applicants, Refugees, and Migrants
and collaborate with stakeholders (internally and externally) to
develop culturally appropriate community development responses.
* To support International Protection Applicants, Refugees, and
Migrants to play an active part in the development and operation of
community and voluntary services in the community.
* To provide information and training to health professionals and
those working in the community and voluntary sector in order to
enhance intercultural working on the ground.
* To organise health and wellbeing activities for International
Protection Applicants, Refugees, and Migrants.
* Ensure continuous monitoring, evaluation and review of all work
programmes.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
* A recognised 3rd Level Qualification in Youth & Community Work,
Social Work, Social Science, or an equivalent qualification
and
* Have a minimum of 2 years experience of working with Community
Groups or Organisations
or
* Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working with Ethnic
Minority Communities and in particular International Protection
Applicants and Refugees or demonstrable equivalent experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
French or Arabic language competencies an advantage.
The post will be offered subject to receipt of satisfactory Garda
vetting and references from current employer or similar.
Any offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant providing
documentation verifying that they have permission to work in Ireland.
PLEASE SEND A COVER LETTER AND CV TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
