EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT (IPS)
2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
South Dublin County Partnership works with people who experience
poverty and social exclusion. SDCP promotes social cohesion, active
citizenship and labour market participation with a focus on the most
disadvantaged neighborhoods in the area.
We offer a range of integrated activities in Community Development,
Lifelong Learning, Enterprise and Employment Family and Early
Childhood and Health and Wellbeing.
JOB DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
The Employment Specialist (IPS) will work directly with employers to
secure employment opportunities for jobseekers who have experienced
mental health problems using an IPS model which emphasises
individuals’ interest, experience, skills and strengths. IPS
training will be provided to the successful candidate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage a caseload of a maximum of * people
at any one time who have experienced mental health problems and wish
to gain or return to work.
* Work as a member of the Community Mental Health team to build a
multidisciplinary approach to the return to work. For example, involve
clinical staff (where relevant) in managing symptoms at work,
medication reviews and support rehabilitation needs e.g. social skill
development, budgeting, travel, training etc.
* To prepare individuals for a return to work through assessing each
person’s individual employment needs through vocational
profiling/assessment and through goal setting and action planning.
* Focus on rapid tailored job search with the service user and be
knowledgeable of the labour market.
* Be proactive in working with employers to source and secure
employment opportunities for service users and in providing relevant
information to employers while negotiating appropriate adjustments to
support and sustain employment.
* Develop networks with other organisations and government
departments that will help individuals to achieve their employment
goals, provide tailored support to individuals who have secured
employment to assist them in sustaining that employment, establish the
effectiveness of the IPS approach and provide the necessary data and
information as required.
* To provide individualised, support to individuals once they have
returned to work to assist them in sustaining employment.
* Establish a rapport with the client and develop a positive working
relationship.
* Act as an advocate for the client where necessary
* Adhere to IPS administrative, data capture and policy protocols
which record the progress of individuals, and to keep accurate and
complete records of casework.
* To meet and exceed the Fidelity Scale job outcome targets for
individuals.
* Participate in Fidelity reviews and support implementation of
recommendations from these reviews.
* Work as part of a national network of Employment Specialists and
attend training / meetings as required, support the realization of
annual operating targets in respect of employment outcome
* Participate in supervision, continuing personal and professional
development, IPS and any other training and required. Provide guidance
and education for community mental health team colleagues
* Participate in mandatory IPS training and other personal and
professional as required.
GENERAL
* This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and
the employment specialist may be required to undertake other duties,
in discussion with their coordinator.
* This job description will be reviewed regularly in the light of
changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed
with the employment specialist.
* The employment specialist is expected to comply with all relevant
South Dublin County Partnership and HSE policies, procedures and
guidelines, including the principals of confidentiality, data
protection legislation and Freedom of Information.
* Utilize agreed CRM system to manage IPS programme data and
reporting
* The employment specialist is responsible for ensuring that the
work that they undertake is conducted in a manner which is safe to
themselves and others, and for adhering to the advice and instructions
on Health and Safety matters given by Manager(s). If employment
specialists consider that a hazard to Health and Safety exists, it is
their responsibility to report this to their manager(s).
* The employment specialist is expected to comply with the
appropriate Code(s) of Conduct associated with this post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL (E) DESIRABLE (D)
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
* Relevant third level qualification (E)
* Degree or Diploma in Supported Employment, Social Studies, Adult
Guidance or Business-related studies such as HRM
* Business experience (D)
* Mental Health First Aid training
EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a Business/HR/Social
Care/Supported Employment related environment (E)
* Track record of successfully helping people to obtain or keep
education/work (E)
* Experience of employer related work (E)
* Proven ability to achieve targets and to monitor and evaluate work
practices (E)
* Minimum of 2 years’ working with and supporting people who have
experienced mental health problems (or other unemployed disadvantaged
groups) into and in employment within health, social services or the
voluntary sector (D)
* Experience of opening up job opportunities with a range of
employers (D)
* Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work
with other agencies (D)
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* Knowledge of interpretation of welfare benefits and
disability/employment related benefits (E)
* Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies and
legislation in relation to employment/ education (E)
* An understanding of the issues of user involvement in mental
health services (E)
* An ability to negotiate diplomatically and effectively with staff
at all levels and users of mental health services (E)
* Understanding of relevant disability and employment policy and
legislation (E)
* Knowledge of government and local funding regarding learning and
employment opportunities (D)
* Knowledge of Employment law (D)
* Knowledge of IPS principles and approach (D)
* Good numeracy, financial and information management skills (D)
COMMUNICATION / INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
* Strong coaching and active listening skills (E)
* Strong people skills and the ability to network with a wide range
of individuals (E)
* Ability to manage personal boundaries (E)
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability
to present effectively i.e. canvassing potential employers (E)
* Ability to show sensitivity towards job seekers needs and empower
them to succeed in the workplace (E)
* Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart
confidential information (E)
* An innovative approach to reaching solutions and solving problems
(E)
* Computer Literacy (E)
* Respond positively to challenges and translate it into valuable
learning experience (E)
* Good influencing skills (D)
* Good PR and Marketing Skills (D)
* Full clean driving licence and means of transport is essential for
the position (E)
* Willingness to be flexible in working hours to meet
organisation/client’s needs (E)
* Working some unsocial hours may be required (E)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
* Full clean driving licence and means of transport is essential for
the position.
* Willingness to be flexible in working hours to meet
organisation/client’s needs.
* Working some unsocial hours may be required.
RENUMERATION PACKAGE & BENEFITS:
The salary for this position will be based on the successful
individual’s qualification and experience.
* Training and development support
* Excellent Pension of *% employer’s
contribution after successful probation period.
* Access to HSF private health insurance.
* * Hour per week (full time)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants should pay particular attention to the essential and
desirable criteria in the job description, your suitability and why
you are the best candidate for this post in question.
Please send three copies of your up-to-date detailed CV (no more than
2 pages) and cover letter accompanied with completed confidential form
marked:
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT (IPS) REF:
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** TO:
Administration & Operations Department,
South Dublin County Partnership,
Unit D1, Nangor Road Business Park,
Nangor Road,
Dublin *
OR alternatively email your application to *
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Closing date for receipt of applications: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM,
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Note no late applications will be accepted.
_South Dublin County Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer
and_ _welcomes applicants from a diversity of backgrounds._
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