JOB TITLE: PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To work closely with the Voluntary Board of Directors/ Trustees to
co-ordinate the work of the Centre, implement the 3 Year Strategic
Plan and ensure the overall development of the Centre.
KEY AREAS OF WORK
SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO:
* Promote the centrality of community development in informing the
approach that underpins the work of the Centre
* Ensure that the work of the Centre is located within a
community-based model of family support
* Comply with the National Service Delivery Framework (NSDF) of
Tusla—Child and Family Agency
* Contribute to Tusla’s area-based approach to prevention,
partnership and family support
* Participate as required in national practice models, including
Meitheal, to ensure that the needs and strengths of children and their
families are effectively identified, understood and responded to in a
timely way
* Liaise with the appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies to
ensure a co-ordinated, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency framework
for the delivery of supports and services locally
* Facilitate the provision of an information and advice service to
local families and individuals
* Support the development of community led initiatives that support
family and individual well-being
* Highlight relevant issues related to social exclusion and
inequality in the community
* Facilitate and engage in networking at local, regional and
national level.
PROJECT CO-ORDINATION TO:
* Raise the profile of the Centre and promote local involvement in it
* Co-ordinate the work of the Centre in consultation with the
Voluntary Board of Directors/ Trustees, working groups, staff members,
volunteers and others as deemed necessary
* Support the Voluntary Board of Directors/ Trustees to manage the
Centre effectively and work with them to implement appropriate
policies and procedures to ensure best practice and accountability
* Ensure that the work of the Centre is regularly planned, reviewed
and evaluated
* Identify funding sources, make applications and liaise with the
relevant funding agencies
* Present monthly work / progress reports to the Voluntary Board of
Directors/ Trustees and others as deemed necessary
* Oversee the financial management of the Centre with the Voluntary
Board of Directors/ Trustees
* Manage the day-to-day operation of the Centre
* To engage in collaborative and social policy development and
promote and represent the project at local, regional and national
level
* Support and supervise core funded and non-core funded staff as
well as workers on work placement programmes and promote a team ethos
within the Centre. Ensure that timesheets and other relevant personnel
records are kept updated
* Work with the Voluntary Board of Directors/ Trustees, staff and
volunteers to access appropriate training and development
opportunities in response to the identified needs of all members of
the Centre
* Ensure that child safeguarding policies and procedures are
implemented and act as the Designated Liaison Person for the Centre
* Carry out any additional tasks that may be deemed necessary by the
Voluntary Board of Directors/ Trustees for the effective co-ordination
and development of the Centre.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
HOURS OF WORK
* The post will be full time – * hours per
week.
* The hours of work will be 9. * to **Apply on
the website**. * hrs and **Apply on the
website**. * to *.**Apply
on the website** hrs, Monday to Friday. The Co-ordinator will be
expected to be flexible about evening and weekend work for which
overtime will not be paid but time-off-in-lieu will be granted.
* The contract will be permanent subject to continued funding by
Tusla - Child and Family Agency.
* A ten-month probation period will apply.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Project Co-ordinator will report and be
responsible to the Voluntary Board of Directors.
SALARY: The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience and will not be less than €**Apply on the
website**, * per annum (Point 3 on the FRC
Salary Scale).
Pension: Following successful completion of probation period, the
company will make a provision for pension, at the rate of double your
contribution and subject to a maximum of *% of
the gross salary, subject to funding by Tusla.
CONFIDENTIALITY: The Co-ordinator will be expected to observe
confidentiality at all times in relation to the business of the Family
Resource Centre.
HOLIDAYS: * days annual leave per annum plus
public holidays.
GARDA VETTING: The position is subject to the completion of a
satisfactory Garda Vetting process.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This Person Specification is a description of the relevant skills,
experience and qualifications that are required for the position of
Co-ordinator
ESSENTIAL
* A relevant third level qualification- Minimum level 7 (for example,
Community Development, Family Support, Social Studies or equivalent)
* A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in family support in a
community based setting
* A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience in working through a
community development approach
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in community sector project
management
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in supervising and supporting
staff
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience in implementing a governance
framework informed by best practice
* Familiarity with Children First: National Guidance for the
Protection and Welfare of Children ( *)
* Experience of working collaboratively at an inter-agency level
* Experience of Strategic Planning
* Experience of Financial Management (to include accessing funds)
* Excellent report writing skills
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* A full driving license and access to own transport
DESIRABLE
* Knowledge / Understanding of the Meitheal National Practice Model
* Experience working to address marginalisation, social exclusion
and disadvantage.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Candidates wishing to apply should download the application pack or
contact the Recruitment Administrator Linda Mc Nulty by emailing
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Fully completed applications should be returned as per application
pack instructions to the Recruitment Administrator, Westport Family &
Community Resource Centre, The Fairgreen, Westport, Co. Mayo.
The closing date for applications is Friday *th
November @ 4pm.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
