?FULLTIME (MATERNITY COVER), COMMUNITY SUPPORT SCHEME COORDINATOR,
CASTLEREA PRISON, CO. ROSCOMMON
IASIO (the Irish Association for Social Inclusion Opportunities), is a
national organisation that works with State agencies in the
development and delivery of services to marginalised groups, enabling
communities to become more socially inclusive through excellence in
practice. 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. In particular, it is the only
national organisation for adult offenders 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 offenders in the community and to prisoners,
services which range from 1-to-1 guidance counselling, group work,
psychometric assessment, resettlement planning & support and placement
in the community. IASIO?s core mission is the social inclusion of
people marginalised from mainstream opportunity.
WE ARE SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLE CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING
FULLTIME POST;
A COMMUNITY SUPPORT SCHEME COORDINATOR (MATERNITY COVER) BASED IN
CASTLEREA PRISON.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SCHEME COORDINATOR
The aim of the Community Support Scheme is the structured release of
people from prisons with each individual being supported and case
managed to include appropriate referrals to community-based
programmes. The Community Support Scheme Coordinator provides support
to short term prisoners in response to overcrowding problems and in an
attempt to address the recidivism levels of those serving sentences of
under **Apply on the website** months. The primary aim is to reduce
the current recidivism rates by arranging for additional support
structures and provide for a more structured form of temporary
release.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POST WILL HAVE:
* A relevant Third Level qualification with;
* A thorough understanding of the Target Groups needs and issues
* A good understanding of the Irish Prison Service and the
Reintegration process
* Must meet the security and health and safety requirements for
working within a prison environment
A GOOD GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF:
* IASIO and its range of programmes
* The Irish Criminal Justice system
* The Irish employment market and training & education opportunities
* Semi-state and other agencies , including services providing
support and/or training and educational services for marginalised
groups
* The issues and concerns for employers
EXPERIENCE
* One years? experience of working with the Target Group
* Teamwork experience
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 6th of June **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 DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO TRANSPORT FOR BUSINESS IS
ESSENTIAL.
* INTERVIEWS for this post will take place by zoom video call on the
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* The pro-rata salary for this post is ? **Apply on the
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* 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), A
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL and PRISON ACCESS / FULL NATIONAL SECURITY
CLEARANCE and GARDA VETTING.
* Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification
STAFF BENEFITS
* Death in Service Insurance
* EAP
* CPD opportunities
* COVID-**Apply on the website** paid leave
* Flexible start time
_IASIO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER __AND PROMOTES A POLICY OF
CONTINUOUS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMONG ITS STAFF._
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Type: Permanent
Payment:
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