MIGRANT INTEGRATION PROJECT WORKER
South Dublin County (SDC) Partnership is an equal opportunities
employer and welcomes backgrounds from diverse communities, we are a
local development company primarily funded by the Irish Government to
bring together local communities and state agencies to tackle the
problems of unemployment and social exclusion. We develop projects and
services to support sustainable and vibrant communities where people
can realize their potential and experience a high quality of life.
A vacancy has arisen for a Migrant Integration Project Worker, this
will be a full time 2-year specific purpose employment contract. The
role of the Integration Worker is to provide a housing advocacy and
advice service to eligible migrants attending or referred to our
Drop-in Centres.
You will report to the Lifelong Learning Manager, the responsibilities
of the Integration Worker are as follows:
* Provide an outreach housing/tenancy support service on such issues
as welfare benefit, reducing rent arrear, personal budgeting an
accessing other service such as education, health etc, to **Apply on
the website** adult/families on an ongoing basis who will be RIA
referral comprising residents/former residents of regionally based
accommodation centres in the Dublin/Leinster region.
* Provide information and access to SDCP?s range of education,
health and wellbeing and enterprise and employment supports to
eligible clients
* Provide a referral and introduction service for clients to
specialist services as required.
* Co-ordinate all activities, classes, and workshops in the
intercultural centre, supervise staff and provide supports for the
volunteer cohort.
* Provide culturally appropriate information, advice and referral
supports to members of migrant communities in relation to accessing
local services
* Oversee the delivery of English language classes geared towards
the practical needs of local migrants with a particular emphasis on
those with the highest needs and / or literacy issues
* Organise and run 1 - 2 public workshops per year within the
community that will promote intercultural understanding and awareness
and encourage global perspectives on key issues of our times.
* Organise and run 1 - 2 anti-racism / anti-discrimination awareness
workshops aimed at the community a statutory sector and the general
public
* Work with other SDC staff to ensure an integrated service to all
clients of the intercultural centre (s)
* To participate fully and work effectively within the South Dublin
County Partnership Lifelong Learning Team
* Other tasks and duties as and when required by the Lifelong
Learning Senior Manager
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications marked MIGRANT INTEGRATION PROJECT WORKER JOB REF:
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Three copies of your CV and application cover letter to be sent to:
Administration & Operations Department
South Dublin County Partnership
Unit D1, Nangor Road Business Park
Nangor Road
Dublin **Apply on the website**.
Or by email to **Apply on the website** ? subject box to be marked
MIGRANT INTEGRATION PROJECT WORKER JOB REF: **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Please include a cover letter (1 page max.) outlining your relevant
experience / suitability for this position along with an up-to-date CV
(no more than 2 pages), including details of referees. Please note
that referees will not be contacted without prior permission.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
P.M. FRIDAY 8TH OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Please note that:
* South Dublin County Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer
* No late applications will be accepted, and canvassing will lead to
disqualification
* Any offer will be subject to satisfactory references
* This position requires a full clean driving licence and access to
own transport
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
