GENERAL PROJECT WORKER
FULL-TIME MATERNITY LEAVE COVER
ABOUT MDI
Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI) is a voluntary organisation that
provides support to people with neuromuscular conditions and their
families. MDI envisages an Ireland that enables people with
neuromuscular conditions to fully participate in society and reach
their full potential.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to support people with muscular dystrophy. We do this,
using a member-centred approach, by:
* Providing information and support to people with neuromuscular
conditions and their families through a range of support services.
* Advocating for services and entitlements for members, and
educating and informing society about the conditions.
* Supporting researchers and clinicians to carry out quality
research into neuromuscular conditions.
MDI is an equal opportunities and inclusive employer.
ABOUT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Muscular dystrophy is a collective name for a range of neuromuscular
conditions. It is characterised as a progressive weakening, wasting
and loss of _muscle_ mass over time. It can present at birth,
childhood or manifest later in life.
POSITION DETAILS
JOB TITLE:?General Project Worker, maternity leave cover.
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, fixed term position covering maternity
leave.
LOCATION: MDI National Office, **Apply on the website** Lucan Road,
Chapelizod, Dublin **Apply on the website**.
SALARY:?Salary Clerical IV ? ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on
the website** to ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**.
Commensurate with experience.
HOURS: 8 hour day, **Apply on the website** hours per week, one hour
paid break. Hours of work are 9am-5pm.
REPORTS TO:?MDI Head of Services.
PURPOSE OF JOB
The job will cover maternity leave for the Respite Services and
General Administrator. MDI operates a number of respite services,
including access to personal assistants, counselling, play therapy,
and Camps and Adult Holiday Programme. The holder of this position
will be responsible for the general office administration associated
with the management of the Personal Assistance Programme, Camp and
Adult Holiday Programme, performance, monitoring and reporting, policy
development, grant applications and other relevant general office and
administration tasks.
The General Project Worker will complete general project work as
required by the Head of Services and CEO in line with the strategic
direction of the organisation.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
_RESPITE SERVICES_
* Administration, management, control and oversight of MDI?s
respite services.
* Liaise with members, families and staff to deliver a service that
meets their respite requirements.
* Co-ordinate the selection, recruitment, training, support and
supervision, general administration and tracking of personal
assistants.
* Maintain the MDI?s panel of personal assistants.
* Carry out the administration associated with
* MDI?s Camps and Adult Holiday Programme.
* HSE service level arrangements
* the development of MDI policies
* grant applications.
* Maintain and update tracking tables associated with our respite
services.
* Maintain and update key performances indicators (KPI?s).
* Build and maintain relationships with relevant third party service
providers.
* Complete other relevant general office administration tasks as
required by your line manager.
_GENERAL PROJECT WORK_
* Complete general project work as required by the Head of Services
and CEO in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team with all MDI staff, such
as, Family Support Workers, Youth Workers, and staff in Transport,
Fundraising, PR, etc.
* Participate in support and supervision with your line manager.
* Attend team meetings and staff training as required.
* Carry out any other duties that may be required by the
organisation to fulfil the needs of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
_ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS_
* Two years? experience in a busy office setting.
* Computer literate (Microsoft Office suite) with relevant
qualification.
* Excellent administration and time management skills.
* Excellent organising skills.
* Proven ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Attention to detail.
_DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS_
* Experience of project management.
* Experience of working with people with disabilities.
* Experience working in a community / voluntary organisation.
* Experience in report writing and compiling statistics.
_KEY BEHAVIOURS_
* Organised and focused
* Empathy
* Diplomacy
* Determination and flexibility
* Commitment to the vision, mission, values and strategic priorities
of MDI.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
* Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to MDI's equal
opportunities policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with
the MDI?s equal opportunities policy and values. This includes all
staff activities and their interface with the general public.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
* **Apply on the website** days annual leave (pro rata).
* This post is subject to Garda Clearance and a two-day induction
period.
* The contract is subject to a six-month probationary period.
* Pension scheme available.
Please email your CV and cover letter to: Ewa at **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
Please put ?General Project Worker? on the email subject line.
The closing date is FRIDAY 9TH OF SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Shortlisting will be applied. Phone interview screening may be
applied. Interviews will be held in September.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
