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MIGRANT SUPPORT WORKER
ROLE PURPOSE/ DESCRIPTION:?The Migrant Support Worker will work with
the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) team in
supporting their response to the needs of Ukrainian Refugees and
refugees of other nationalities located in the South West inner city
area of Dublin.
REPORTING TO:?CEO
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
The Migrant Support Worker (MSW) will act as a support person for
Ukrainian refugees and refugees of other nationalities residing in
SICCDA?s operational area of Dublin?s inner city.
* Provide advice and guidance clinics
* Co-ordinate day activities and refer into existing relevant SICCDA
SICAP activities
* Support access to employment
* Support access to English language classes
* Support access to relevant training and education
* Support access to childcare and afterschool services
* Support access to relevant legal services as required
* Support access to DSP entitlements
* Support appropriate cultural representation through engagement
with Liberties Festival
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
* Fluent in English (written and oral).
* Knowledge and experience of individual case management
* Advocacy and networking skills.
* Excellent time management and workload planning skills.
* Understanding of and a commitment to the promotion of equal
opportunities and cultural diversity.
* Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of the barriers and issues facing immigrants (in
particular refugees) and obstacles in accessing social and other
services in Ireland
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
* Three years experience of working in a similar role is desirable.
* Language fluency in one or several of the languages of refugees
residing in the inner city (Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, French amongst
others)
* Working with socially excluded and/or minority groups.
* Experience of working in a busy environment with the ability to
prioritise and manage your own calendar.
* Excellent ICT, communication and report writing skills.
* Ability to working both on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Familiarity with Ireland?s social welfare and protection system
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
* Third-level degree in relevant areas or post-graduate
qualification.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
* The candidate must be able to demonstrate a compassion for refugees
of all nationalities and be a tireless advocate on their behalf.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
* Salary?- Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience
* Duration of Contract?- This contract is a three-day week
part-time fixed term position for one year
* Probation?- 3-month probation period will apply.
* Working Hours?- 9am ? 5pm (**Apply on the website** hours per
week) , 3 days per week. The role may involve some evening / weekend
hours.
* Annual Leave?- Annual leave **Apply on the website** days per
annum (pro rata))
* Travel & Subsistence?- Travel and subsistence will be paid at
public sector rates.
* Location of the position?? No **Apply on the website** Meath
Street, Dublin 8, with remote working arrangements available, where
appropriate.
* Garda Vetting?- Garda vetting is required.
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. Only short-listed applicants will be
contacted.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae (max four pages) and cover letter
by emailing **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**?quoting?MIGRANT SUPPORT
WORKER?and your?NAME?in the subject line.
Closing date for applications for this role is?mid-day on?MONDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
