ROLE: ROMA & MIGRANT COMMUNITY LIAISON WORKER
ROLE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION:
The Roma & Migrant Community Liaison Worker will engage and build
relationships of trust with Roma and Migrant communities to support
their access to health services and health information with the
objective of improving health outcomes for Roma and Migrant
communities in counties Mayo, Roscommon and Galway as required.
The successful candidate will work towards addressing the social
determinants of health which negatively impact members of the Roma and
Migrant communities. They will work directly with Roma and Migrant
families and relevant agencies to support people to access a range of
health services and health information.
The Roma & Migrant Community Liaison Worker will also support health
service personnel to develop an understanding of the Roma and Migrant
communities and their needs in order to create a culturally
appropriate and inclusive health service.
REPORTING TO:
This post is funded by the HSE and your work will be directed by the
HSE Social Inclusion Coordinator - Galway/Mayo/Roscommon.
As a South West Mayo Development Company employee, you will report to
the Social Inclusion Manager (Coordinator) for employer/employee-
related matters (annual leave, timesheets etc.).
KEY RESPONSIBILITY
AREAS DELIVERY:
* Work with other stakeholders in Social Inclusion in delivery of
services to vulnerable communities (Refugees/Protection Applicants,
Other Migrants, Homeless, etc) in Community Healthcare West area.
* Attend and participate in review and multidisciplinary team
meetings as directed.
* Effectively manage the activities of the service on behalf the
Social Inclusion Manager.
* Assist front line staff, Social Inclusion Manager and members of
the multidisciplinary team to design, implement and progress plans.
* Develop culturally appropriate health resource materials for Roma
and Migrant communities.
PROMOTION:
* Promote the rights and responsibilities of each person within the
service setting such as following complaints procedure guidelines.
* Promote equality, anti-racism, interculturalism and diversity
within the wider community, voluntary and statutory sector with a
particular focus on tackling anti-Roma and anti-Migrant racism.
AREAS EVALUATION:
* Plan, implement and evaluate plans, as part of a multi-disciplinary
team, ensuring the written and verbal reporting of programmes within
Social Inclusion.
TRAINING AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
* Participate in all training programmes as directed.
* Participate in professional supervision.
ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT:
* Work closely with and report to the HSE Social Inclusion Manager
and SWMDC Line Manager in the administration and management of the
service.
REPORTING AND GOVERNANCE:
* Assist the HSE Social Inclusion Manager in all aspects of ensuring
that the service is compliant with National Standards and Regulations.
* Support the Social Inclusion Manager in ensuring that assigned
Social Inclusion staff are aware and adhere to the policies,
procedures and guidelines of the Service.
* Ensure clinical records are properly and accurately maintained and
that appropriate statistical information is provided.
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list
of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be
required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may
be assigned to him/her by the HSE Social Inclusion Coordinator -
Galway/Mayo/Roscommon to contribute to the development of the post
while in office.
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
* Relevant work experience in programme administration and/or service
co-ordination within a health/social care or community/voluntary
setting.
* An understanding of the Irish health system and social inclusion
programmes.
* Ability to advocate for families from a health perspective, handle
conflict, excellent negotiation skills and an understanding of
conciliation techniques and cultural difference.
* Have an understanding and appreciation of the health-related
issues and needs confronting the target groups.
* Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build and
maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
* Excellent communication skills, including:
* The ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
* Experience of making formal presentations to groups.
* Strong written communication skills
* Must have knowledge of Children First legislation
* Promotional skills, including knowledge of various media
platforms.
* Motivation and an innovative approach to the job within a changing
working environment.
* Ability to successfully manage a range of different work
activities concurrently.
* Ability to manage one?s own time efficiently to ensure delivery
of results and to work on own initiative.
* A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Zoom or other online
platforms and IT skills.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
* **Apply on the website** years? experience of working in
partnership with and across agencies.
* Track record of working with ethnic minority communities is
desirable.
* Strong community engagement experience and skills.
* Ability to communicate in either Slovakian, Romaine or Romanian.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
* A relevant third level qualification in health/social care/related
field.
OR
* Hold a comparable relevant qualification of at least level 7 on
the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and
Quality Ireland (QQI).
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
* Access to own transport is necessary as travel will be required as
part of this role.
* SWMDC covers work-related travel and subsistence costs at current
public sector rates.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
* SALARY - The salary for this position is ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website**.
* DURATION OF CONTRACT - The contract is for a full-time position
for an initial period of **Apply on the website** months subject to
satisfactory performance. This may be reviewed with the intention of
extension subject to satisfactory performance and the continued
funding of the Health Service Executive.
* PROBATION - Minimum probation period of six months will apply.
* WORKING HOURS - **Apply on the website** hours per week 9am ?
5.**Apply on the website**pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9am ? 5pm on
Friday. Please note that some evening work may be required outside of
these hours. The Company offers Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for additional
hours worked outside normal working hours.
* ANNUAL LEAVE - Annual leave will be **Apply on the website** days
per annum.
* TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE - Travel and subsistence will be paid at
public sector rates.
* LOCATION OF THE POSITION - The role is based in the South West
Mayo Development Company Mosaic Centre, Harlequin Plaza, Castlebar,
Co. Mayo, F**Apply on the website** X**Apply on the website**.
* GARDA VETTING - Appointed candidates will be Garda Vetted.
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection will involve short listing of applicants for interview based
on the criteria for the position as outlined in this job description
and person specification.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter by email to
**Apply on the website** quoting Roma & Migrant Community Liaison
Worker_ YOURNAME in the subject line.
Please save your CV as YOURNAME_CV and your cover letter as
YOURNAME_CoverLetter.
The closing date for applications for this role is at **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** NOON ON FRIDAY 6TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
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Type: Permanent
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