JOB TITLE: REGIONAL COMMUNITY WORKER
LOCATION: Based in Galway, providing services to the Mayo and
Roscommon area
CONTRACT: Part-Time
MS IRELAND VISION
MS Ireland has a vision of Irish society where all people affected by
MS live positive and active lives in the community
AIMS
The principal objectives for which MS Ireland exists 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 PaMS
FUNCTION
To respond to contacts made by People with MS (PwMS) and their
families. Provide support and information to enable and empower PwMS
to manage their condition so as to have the best quality of life
possible.
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 liaise with relevant statutory and voluntary bodies based on
identified need
* 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 ensuring that these are kept confidential and
up-dated 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 work 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 carry out relevant administration at regional office level to
include maintenance of case notes and record keeping to ensure 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, Communications,
Fundraising, Corporate Services, Finances 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 line manager
* To participate in MS Ireland?s performance management process
* 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) in order to ensure that the well-being of all
staff and service users is maintained
* To work within the policies of MS Ireland in order to ensure that
a consistent delivery of service and quality standards are adhered to
* To carry out duties as may reasonably be requested by the Line
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 interpersonal 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
* Their own car with a full, clean driving
_SKILLS_
* Excellent communication and interpersonal 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
APPLICATION DETAILS:
To apply for the position please send the following documents by email
to: **Apply on the website**
* Cover letter, outlining your experience and suitability (by way of
specific examples) for the post and your reason for applying
* Full CV and contact information
* Please ensure the Job Title in referenced in the subject of the
_MS IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
CLOSING DATE: 4TH NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_PLEASE NOTE, __THE ASSISTANCE OF RECRUITMENT AGENCIES IS NOT REQUIRED
AT THIS TIME_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
