JOB TITLE: REGIONAL COMMUNITY WORKER
OFFICE LOCATION: Kilkenny
REGION: South East
CONTRACT: Full-Time Permanent (**Apply on the website** hours pw)
REPORTS TO: Services Manager
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_RESPONSIBILITIES_
SUPPORT WORK
* To respond to contacts made by PwMS and their families.
* To complete an assessment of need to include, goal setting,
planned Development, personal advocacy, and referral to appropriate
agencies.
* To consult with relevant statutory and voluntary bodies based on
identified needs.
* To respond to referrals and /or information requests from local
allied health care professionals and/or other agencies.
* To maintain appropriate records on Sales Force (MS Ireland?s
CRM) regarding casework and and ensuring that these are confidential
and updated at all times.
* The model of intervention is Solution Focused, and will prioritise
those newly diagnosed.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
* To ensure that programmes, identified by MS Ireland, are available
within existing resources in the Region e.g., Getting the Balance
Right, Self-Management, Newly diagnosed etc.
* To link and develop appropriate working relationship with the HSE
but specifically with the Primary Care Structures and make appropriate
referrals.
* To identify and apply for additional sources of funding and/or
resources, e.g., Lottery, community grants, etc. to fund the provision
of identified programmes.
* To collaborate closely with the Regional Team and local Branches
to ensure that effective communication is maintained between local
Branches and the regional office.
* To plan regional Integrated meetings with the Regional Team and
local Branch network
* To plan public awareness/World MS Day seminars and others
according to the local resources/ environment /needs.
GENERAL
* To conduct relevant administration at regional office level to
include maintenance of case notes and record keeping ensuring that all
information is accurate and up to-date inputting into Salesforce
monthly.
* To contribute, with the Regional Team, to the achievement of the
organisational strategic goals, to work collaboratively with all
departments of the organisation, e.g., Advocacy & Research,
Fundraising, Human Resources, Finance etc.
* To co-operate with the Regional Team in the management of Regional
Budgets and take corrective action where necessary.
* To attend team meetings to plan and coordinate activities in line
with the strategic goals and plan of MS Ireland.
* To participate in 1:1 supervision with manager
* Represent MS Ireland at HSE and other relevant external meetings
as directed.
* To abide by the health and safety regulations of MS Ireland and
statutory regulations and abide by standard operating procedures
relating to the Regional Office?s activities (e.g., fire procedures,
safety of staff etc).
* To work within the policies of MS Ireland in order to ensure that
consistent delivery of service and quality standards are adhered to.
* To perform duties as requested by the Services Manager to ensure a
comprehensive, consistent, and high-quality service to PwMS at all
times.
_EXPERIENCE_
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
* A relevant third level qualification in Psychology, Social Work,
Social Care, Educator, Community Development
* A broad understanding of disability issues.
* The ability to work as part of a team and on their own initiative
* Excellent people skills
* The ideal candidate will have practical experience in the
provision of care, support and advocacy to people with a neurological
and/or physical condition
* Full clean driving licence.
SKILLS
* Excellent communication and people skills essential
* Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of packages
* Ability to treat people with dignity and facilitate independence
essential
* Ability to work as a full team member
BENEFITS
* Attractive Salary commensurate with experience.
* Hybrid Working
* Pension
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave.
* Career Pathway Assistance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Bike to Work Scheme.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
If you are eligible to work in Ireland, value an exciting, varied
working environment and meet the above requirements, please send your
CV to **Apply on the website** before **Apply on the website** July
**Apply on the website**.
ABOUT MS IRELAND
Founded in **Apply on the website**, MS Ireland is the national
organization providing information, vital services and support to
people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Our services include, Regional
Community Worker programmes, physiotherapy, symptom management
courses, newly diagnosed sessions, and the MS Information Line. We
also provide a state-of-the-art respite center for people living with
MS in Rathgar Dublin 8.
MS IRELAND VISION
MS Ireland has a vision of Irish society where all people living by MS
can continue to have positive and active lives in the community.
AIMS
Our principal objectives are:
* To facilitate people with MS to control their lives and
environment, to live with dignity and participate in the community.
* To provide support for the families and carers of people with MS.
* To co-operate with the medical, scientific, social, and caring
professions to promote scientific research into the cause of, cure for
and management of MS, and the alleviation of medical and social
symptoms.
* To exchange and disseminate information relating to MS.
* To provide an identifiable focal point by developing an efficient,
effective, and caring organisation to serve the needs of PwMS.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
