POST TITLE: PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
REPORTING TO: Embrace FARM General Manager
LOCATION: Work from home with requirement to attend meetings/events
TERM: One Year Fixed Term Employee Contract
HOURS: **Apply on the website** - **Apply on the website** Hours per
week
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**k - **Apply on the website**k,
dependent on experience
BACKGROUND: Embrace FARM, the farm accident support network, was
established in **Apply on the website** by Brian and Norma Rohan, of
Shanahoe, Co. Laois, following the loss of Brian?s father, Liam, in
a farm accident in **Apply on the website**. The family felt there was
no suitable support out there for farming families experiencing the
loss and the grief they had endured and from that held the first
annual ecumenical remembrance service June **Apply on the website**
with over **Apply on the website** people in attendance. They received
an overwhelming response to the first service and decided to formally
set up Embrace FARM as a charity to support all those affected by farm
accidents. Having obtained its charitable status in **Apply on the
website**, Embrace FARM supports almost **Apply on the website**
families annually through its remembrance and support services. It
represents families experiencing bereavement and loss due to fatal
farm accidents and supports survivors of farm accidents that have
endured serious injuries as a result with life altering changes to the
way they live. Services include support groups with both online and
face to face meetings, residential counselling weekends, information
days and farm safety awareness to the wider agricultural sector. The
Covid-**Apply on the website** Pandemic has allowed the charity to
deliver its remembrance service through livestreaming technologies and
broadcast on RTE 1 to audiences of over **Apply on the website**
people. It has developed its online presence through its website and
social media platforms to raise awareness of the seriousness farm
accidents have on farm families and their health and wellbeing
following a traumatic event.
A greater need has arisen to expand the reach of what Embrace FARM
currently supports. Through the guidance of its volunteer board of
directors, the charity produced a new strategic plan in **Apply on the
website** with the commitment to obtain the funding and structure to
grow and formalise the services it can offer farm families.
THE PROGRAMME: Following the successful application to the Department
of Agriculture, Food and Marine (DAFM) call for proposals to their
European Innovations Partnerships (EIP) Farm Safety, Health and
Wellbeing initiative, Embrace FARM in conjunction with the operational
group members from IFAC, Agricultural Solicitors, Agricultural
Consultants Association, Rural Support, Counselling West and the HSE
National Office of Suicide Prevention, has received funding to develop
a new programme that can support farm families through their journey
of grief as a result of farm accidents and suspected suicides on farms
in Ireland. The programme will offer both emotional and practical
guidance to farm families in the aftermath of sudden traumatic deaths
on family farms. With funding secured to put the programme in place
for the next **Apply on the website** months, we are now delighted to
be recruiting for a programme coordinator to help us bring this
programme to the next stages.
JOB OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Embrace FARM General Manager, the
programme Coordinator is a key role within Embrace FARM and will be
responsible for the effective coordination of the new Programme.
The Programme Coordinator will work closely with the Embrace FARM team
to develop, implement and operate the new programme within Embrace
FARM as defined by the programmes Operational Group, working with farm
families and key stakeholders to ensure the programme delivery.
KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE
* To develop and maintain the coordination of the programme in
collaboration with the Embrace FARM Team.
* To deliver on the aims and objectives as set out in the programme
with flexibility on how the programme develops.
* To develop and maintain a case assessment process by coordinating
a referral pathway with the Embrace FARM team as defined by the
programmes Operational Group.
* Supervise and monitor mentors/service providers regionally.
* The case coordinator will participate in the evaluation of the
programme and its development for sustainability beyond its first
year.
JOB SPECIFICATION
KEY AREAS OF WORK
* PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT
* Develop and maintain the structure of the programme in a person
centered manner for whom the programme is targeted. This will be done
in conjunction with the Embrace FARM team, as defined by the
Operational Group.
* Working with the Embrace FARM team, policies and procedures will
be developed and maintained to ensure the smooth running of the
programme.
* Participate and give feedback to the sustainability and impact of
the programme in a reflective and learning manner for its
sustainability beyond its first year.
* CASE ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT
* Work with the Embrace FARM team in the establishment of a case
management system to assist all those who participate in the Programme
through its regional hubs.
* Oversee the implementation of the Case Management System to ensure
every person is assessed and receives an appropriate referral for
their needs.
* Report and feedback the rollout of the case management system
throughout the programme and offer solutions to problems identified
that ensure the participants in the programme receive the highest
standard of service.
* STAKEHOLDER & KEY RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
* Establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of people
and organisations, be expected to work with vulnerable people on a
range of potentially sensitive issues and to follow best practice in
terms of safe guarding.
* Establish and grow strong relationships with the teams in the
regional hubs. Manage and coordinate regional teams to effectively
deliver the service.
* Plan, organise and deliver appropriate training and development
for the regional teams.
* Establish and maintain key referral pathways both inside and
outside the scope of this programme.
* Keep informed about developments at regional, national, and local
level re: programme operations, policy developments, and government
strategies and ensure information is shared with the rest of the team.
* COMMUNICATIONS AND PROMOTION
* Liaise with the Embrace FARM team in the development of a
communications plan for the Programme.
* To represent and promote the programme in day-to-day work, outside
events, media queries, highlighting the positive benefits of
participation for individuals and farm families.
* Collate, monitor, report and analyse programme data to ensure
timely updates and reports to the Embrace FARM team &
stakeholders/funders as required.
* ADMINISTRATION
* Establish and maintain a record keeping system in compliance with
GDPR legislation.
* Establish and maintain a case management system for families
participating in the programme.
* Reporting the development of the programme in order to meet the
objectives and KPIs set out in the programme plan as defined by the
Operational Group.
* Dealing with appropriate correspondence in accordance to the
operational policy of the programme.
* Work closely with the Embrace FARM team in meeting reporting
requirements for the development of the programme.
* REGULATION
* Comply with and contribute to the development of policies,
procedures, guidelines and safe professional practice and adhere to
relevant legislation, regulations and standards i.e. Charity Law
(including the governance code), employment law, company law, health &
safety law, GDPR
* Comply with all public health advice and guidance.
* Ensure that all work areas provide a safe and healthy environment,
both in terms of facilities and work practice.
* OTHER DUTIES / TEAM WORK
* Work with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality when
dealing with farm families and stakeholders that participate in the
programme.
* Attend Operational Meetings, sub-group meetings, any training
days, outside events as required.
* Assist with projects or activities which require the support of
all staff within Embrace FARM.
* To attend regular support and supervision meetings where required
to debrief in the interest of staff wellbeing.
* To collaborate and work well with the Embrace FARM team as a unit
in the interests of delivering a sustainable and worthwhile programme
to farm families.
* Due to the nature of this work, it is anticipated that the
substantial proportion of the work will be carried out during office
hours, however it will also be necessary to be available for evenings
and weekends on an occasional and planned basis.
* The successful candidate will be required to hold a clean driving
licence and have the use of a car.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
_ESSENTIAL_
* Have a 3rd level qualification or equivalent in a relatable
discipline.
* Have minimum of 3 years? experience in working in a similar type
role with individuals and families in crisis situations with trauma
and grief issues resulting in physical, mental, and emotional
distress.
* Have 3 years? experience of collaborative team work and
coordinating stakeholder relationships.
* A comprehensive understanding of the agricultural sector to be
able to relate to farm families with the challenges they face daily.
* Knowledge of rural issues and relevant support organisations
* Previous experience of working on funded projects and meeting
requirements
* Experience of report writing to gather and analyse data for
programme development.
* A strong background in project management with key focus on the
development, implementation, and evaluation of a programme at all
stages.
* Previous experience of case assessment and designing a plan based
on that assessment.
_DESIRABLE_
* Knowledge of the charity/not for profit sector and related
compliance
* Mental Health and/or Bereavement training an advantage
* Commitment to continuous professional development
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
_ESSENTIAL_
* Have a clear, approachable, and friendly communication style with a
person-centred focus.
* Demonstrable skills to listen, connect and communicate effectively
to a farm family in crises in a professional and confidential manner
is essential to the role.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to liaise with a
wide range of contacts and build and maintain effective working
relationships
* Have a strong ability to multitask, prioritise tasks and plan with
excellent attention to detail in accordance with the needs of the
participants of the programme and its objectives.
* Work effectively within a team, to work to tight deadlines, to
delegate and be able to ask for help if required.
* Have strong desire to succeed, grow and develop with the programme
beyond the initial term in operation.
* Excellent IT skills with experience in CRM systems and MS office
suite.
PERSONALITY AND VALUES
* Non-Judgemental & empathetic
* Respectful and Patient
* Understanding and Supportive
* Adaptable in a fast-paced environment
* Honest and Trustworthy
* Encouraging and Empowering
To request information about the job and an application form, which
must be completed, email Norma Rohan at **Apply on the website**
Deadline for applications?to be in is **Apply on the website**th
November **Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
