IASIO, PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (ES) ? DUBLIN
IASIO (the Irish Association for Social Inclusion Opportunities), is a
national organisation that works with State agencies in the
development and delivery of employment and resettlement services to
marginalised groups, enabling communities to become more socially
inclusive. IASIO?s current operational scope includes three national
Services and two smaller Projects: the Linkage Service, the Gate
Service, the Resettlement Service; and the Community Support Scheme
and the Supported Employment Service. IASIO is the only national
organisation in the community and voluntary sector with a specific
focus on alternatives to both offending and re-imprisonment. This is
achieved through the provision of direct services to people referred
to us in the community and in prisons, services which range from
1-to-1 guidance counselling, vocational profiling, psychometric
assessment, resettlement planning & support, employer engagement and
placement in the community. IASIO?s core mission is the social
inclusion of people marginalized from mainstream opportunity.
WE ARE SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
CANDIDATES FOR A:
PART-TIME (2.5 DAYS PER WEEK) EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (ES) IN DUBLIN.
The Employment Specialist will work with people referred for supported
employment services through their community mental health team.
Employment Specialist (ES) support using the Individual Placement &
Support (IPS) Model is the most effective method of assisting people
in mental health recovery find employment. Developed in the US and
replicated and successfully demonstrated in several other countries,
the Individual Placement & Support (IPS) model has been piloted in
Ireland and is now implemented by the National Forensic Mental Health
Service (NFMHS) for the first time. The NFMHS and IASIO are working
together to make this demonstration project a success and are now
looking to recruit a person for a part-time role (2.5 days per week)
in the National Forensic Mental Health services in Usher?s Island
and Dundrum. The appointee will be employed on a fixed term contract
until **Apply on the website**th June **Apply on the website**.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Relevant third level qualification or significant prior marketing
or employment service experience
* Knowledge of interpretation of welfare benefits and
disability/employment related benefits
* Knowledge of the Equality Act
* Knowledge of disability and special needs issues in relation to
employment/ education
* An understanding of the issues of user involvement in mental
health services
* Excellent negotiation skills and ability to engage with employers
* Excellent verbal, written and computer-based skills e.g.
professional CV writing skills
* Understanding of relevant disability and employment policy and
legislation
* An understanding of the principles and practice of the Individual
Placement & Support Model
* Excellent PR and Marketing Skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively
communicate with a wide range of individuals
* Ability to be innovative and resourceful
* Ability to show sensitivity towards job seekers needs and empower
them to succeed in the workplace.
* Ability to use independent judgment and to manage confidential
information.
* An innovative approach to reaching solutions and solving problems
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability
to present effectively i.e. canvassing potential employers
* Personal resilience
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* One years? experience of working with and supporting people who
have experienced mental health problems (or other unemployed
disadvantaged groups) into and in employment within health, social
services or the voluntary sector
APPLICANTS SHOULD REFER TO THE DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING THE
NECESSARY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED IN THE ATTACHMENT BELOW.
Applicants for the above should forward their current Curriculum Vitae
and Cover Letter, by email NO LATER THAN Monday **Apply on the
website**th August **Apply on the website** to;
Aisling Bracken, Human Resources Manager, IASIO, Block 3, Grove Court,
Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin **Apply on the website**.
C/o Ciara Ahern, Administrative Assistant at e-mail: **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** TEL: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** ? **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOME FROM CANDIDATES WITH EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUT WHO DO NOT POSSESS FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS.
PLEASE NOTE:
* Full access to transport for business is essential.
* INTERVIEWS for this post will take place by video call on the
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
* The salary for this post is available on request.
* The successful candidate must be available to START WORK AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE.
* The appointment of a successful candidate will be made subject to
TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES (one from your most recent employer) and
SUCCESSFUL GARDA VETTING.
* Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification.
_IASIO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER __AND PROMOTES A POLICY OF
CONTINUOUS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMONG ITS STAFF._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
