COMMUNITY INTEGRATION & ACTIVATION OFFICER
_Mid West Simon Community CLG _are looking for a Community Integration
& Activation Officer for a 2-year, full time fixed term contract to
join their team in an exciting time of organisational growth and
development. The role reports directly to Head of Operations.
The Community Integration & Activation Officer will support clients to
integrate and participate fully and meaningfully in the community and
wider society; developing successful pathways into training, education
and employment as aligned with the individual?s preferences, assets
and personal development goals.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
_CLIENT SPECIFIC_
* To develop a service model that supports and facilitates clients to
access a range of opportunities that respond to their training,
education and employment needs.
* To develop individualised plans around personal development,
accessing training, employment and enjoyable/productive meaningful use
of time based on the unique attributes, preferences and aspirations of
the individual.
* To provide and facilitate effective and meaningful outcomes for
those accessing the programme in line with Mid West Simon Community
ethos and values.
* To establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship
with the person being supported, that is based on respect, equality
and that promotes independence.
* To accompany and act as an advocate for and with the person in
dealing with relevant stakeholders.
* To assertively collaborate in the development of a robust support
plan and ensure that support plan outcomes are focused on the
development of a socially valued role.
* To ensure all person specific entitlements and opportunities are
utilised to their maximum benefit.
* Provide clients with a detailed outline of what engagement in the
service entails; expectations around attendance, commitment, details
of training/work placement and supports available.
_NETWORK & PATHWAYS_
* To develop strategic links, collaborations and robust pathways with
relevant external stakeholders and agencies (e.g. employers, training
programmes, educational institutions), focusing on various levels of
participation & sustainable social role development.
* To establish and develop a broad range of mentoring networks with
shared goals and aspirations.
* Maintain high levels of collaboration and communication with
external stakeholders, team leaders and support workers to encourage
participation, and facilitate feedback and information sharing,
focused on best possible participation and outcomes.
* Apply for funding, grants or other opportunities which arise to
pay for provision of activities.
* Identify the resources required to carry out any programmes
developed; including, volunteers, peer supporters, facilities,
transports, funding, etc.
* Research other service models to inform ongoing service
development.
* Develop a system of communicating opportunities and outcomes to
their maximum benefit.
_ADMINISTRATION_
* Maintain a systematic and timely approach with updating systems.
* Ensure all communication, reporting and administrative policies
and procedures are followed.
* Work in line with best practice set out in the National Standards
Framework for People in Homeless Services.
* Work within a budget and generate statistics on service efficacy.
_TRAINING_
* Attend and participate in training courses as required and identify
areas of future training needs as required.
* Attend relevant meetings, conferences, seminars and training to
enhance the opportunity for networking.
* Provide training and mentoring to team members, volunteering and
placement students as required.
* Participate proactively in personal development and supervision
process.
_HEALTH AND SAFETY_
* Ensure a health, safety and welfare of self, colleagues and clients
is a priority at all times.
* Carry out all duties with reasonable care.
* Ensure optimal infection control in the work environs at all
times.
* Adhere to all Lone Working policy and procedures.
_GENERAL_
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all
stakeholders and develop productive positive working networks within
the wider community.
* Work in partnership and collaborate using solution focused
approach with team members, colleagues and other professionals to
achieve best possible outcomes, for and with the person being
supported.
* Represent Mid West Simon Community at meetings, conferences,
seminars and other events.
* Be aware of and adhere to all Mid West Simon Community?s current
Policies and Procedures.
* Attend and proactively engage in team, staff and other meetings as
appropriate.
* Ensure that the people being supported have all essential supports
in terms of their health and welfare, proactively seek universal and
specialists? multi-disciplinary supports as appropriate.
* Partake in all other duties requested by management which are
consistent with your job and responsibilities.
PERSON SPECIFIC:
_ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS_
* A Social Care/Community Development Degree (min. Level 8) or
equivalent relevant qualification pertaining to this role
specifically: human resources, life coaching, person centred,
training, education.
* A minimum of 3 years? experience working in a similar role,
e.g., personal development, life coaching, recruitment, mentoring,
education and training.
* A working knowledge of using a trauma informed approach or have
worked in personal development role and can evidence same.
* Have a valid and full clean drivers licence & full access to own
car for work purposes.
* Excellent organisational, advocacy, interpersonal and
communication skills.
* Be self-motivated, positive and able to motivate and inspire
others.
* Demonstrate a high level of administrative skills, record keeping
and use of modern technology.
* Be patient, non-judgemental and resourceful.
* Be flexible with working hours including evenings and weekends.
_HIGHLY DESIRABLE_
* Experience of working with people with limited work
experience/access to opportunity/low-level literacy.
* Experience of mentoring or life coaching.
* Solid knowledge of the business sector, resources and networks in
Mid West Region.
* Familiar using assertive engagement and operating with a solution
focused approach.
SALARY DETAILS: HSE ? Social Care Worker (with qualification) Scale
BENEFITS: Competitive Salary, Pension Plan, Wellness Committee,
**Apply on the website** Days Annual Leave, Sick Pay Scheme.
To apply please send CV and Cover Letter to Majella Murphy, Governance
& Development Manager **Apply on the website**, or by post to Unit
**Apply on the website** Eastlink Business Park, Ballysimon, Limerick
by 5PM ON THURSDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MARCH **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
All Job offers will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment medical
checks and Garda Vetting.
_MID WEST SIMON COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND
WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
