_JOB DESCRIPTION_
_ROLE OF A.S.S.C. COURT ACCOMPANIMENT SUPPORT OFFICER_
The postholder will be responsible for the coordination of court
accompaniment services, this includes supporting A.S.S.C. volunteers
within their role, onsite in the Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin.
This includes providing support & advocacy for young people and their
families, this role holds the responsibility of managing the Dublin
court accompaniment caseload, ensuring what is required for
appropriate support on a case-by-case basis, remaining child focused.
The role will be reporting to management monthly and compiling reports
and inputting statistical data (via Salesforce). The post holder will
also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and follow child
protection policies and procedures. There may be occasional travel to
courts outside Dublin, as we expand our services nationwide. They will
be participating in regular clinical supervision, case management and
line management. This role reports to the National Service
Coordinator.
REPORTING TO:_ _National Service Coordinator & higher management (when
applicable)
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:_ _The Court Accompaniment Support Officer will
work closely with the National Service Coordinator of A.S.S.C. and
will liaise with other A.S.S.C. staff team and volunteer members.
_PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES_
_RESPONSIBILITIES OF A.S.S.C. COURT ACCOMPANIMENT OFFICER_
* Work alongside higher management & coordinators for the
implementation of increasing court accompaniment referrals
* Work alongside higher management & coordinators for the
implementation of the expansion of A.S.S.C. court accompaniment
services nationwide
* Provide advocacy phone support to families whose child/ren are
impacted by crime
* Work alongside the A.S.S.C. Support & Advocacy Officers nationwide
& Advocate in Barnahus West
* Oversee the coordination of Dublin and national court
accompaniment referrals
* Support the coordination of the court accompaniment onsite
volunteers
* Debriefing volunteers post accompaniment
* Support in the recruitment & training of volunteers & staff when
required
* Develop and update Advocacy training manuals
* Oversee and provide support for the implementation of the national
court accompaniment 3-year strategy plan.
* Report statistics & activity to management monthly, for the
Directors Report
* Attend monthly clinical supervision
* Attend monthly line management and case management
* Facilitate effective communication between volunteers, staff,
stakeholders, and other professionals, and agencies involved with
A.S.S.C. services.
* Any other duties deemed relevant to this role.
NOTE: This job description will be reviewed and updated in line with
the needs of the work of A.S.S.C.
_PERSON SPECIFICATION _
_ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS_
Relevant & recognised third-level qualification within the domain of
social care, youth work, psychology, psychotherapy, or any other
relevant area of study and at least 3 years proven experience in such
role, or of a similar role.
This role also demands occasional travel on a national level, but
primarily be situated in the CCJ (Criminal Courts of Justice), in
Dublin
* Worked or experience in supporting vulnerable families/children or
in similar field for a minimum of 3 years.
* An understanding of the Children’s First and Child Protection
guidelines
* Experience of victim support
* A strong sense of empathy
* Confidentiality
* A solid understanding of boundaries
* Openness and flexibility in the work
* A self-motivated personality
* Excellent computer skills
* Excellent statistical collection skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Excellent record-keeping
_DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS_
* Understanding of the criminal justice system in Ireland
* Experience in providing individual/group training.
* Experience working/volunteering within the volunteer sector.
* Previous experience managing people
* Previous experience within the judicial system
* Previous experience working within sexual assault treatment units
(SATU)
* Experience in compiling documents /policies
* Experience in CRM software e.g. Salesforce
* The ability to work remotely
_TERMS & CONDITIONS_
LOCATION: A.S.S.C. Head Office (TBD). Remote working model is
available. This role will be situated primarily in CCJ, Dublin
TERMS OF CONTRACT: A fixed term contract for 3 years, subject to
funding
HOURS OF WORK: Monday – Friday ( *.5 hours a
week).
This role will be onsite in Criminal Courts of Justice, Dublin. The
remaining time (when applicable) will be remote working or, in
A.S.S.C. office within Carmichaels House. A full time remote working
option will be available during holiday periods. Some occasional
unsocial hours will be required and flagged well in advance. Time in
lieu system is in place.
RENUMERATION: Salary € *,**Apply on the
website** per annum.
ANNUAL LEAVE: * days annual leave (exclusive of
public holidays) per calendar year.
PLEASE FORWARD A C.V. & COVER LETTER TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: TUESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** @ 5 PM
Interviews are being held on Monday 4th December – First interviews
will be delivered via zoom
Successful shortlisted candidates – Second interviews will be held
Monday *th December, face to face – Venue
Carmichael House, Dublin)
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
