COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFLICT SUPPORT WORKER
THE ORGANISATION
The Traveller Counselling Service (TCS) was set up in **Apply on the
website** to provide one-to-one counselling and therapeutic support to
members of the Traveller community. Overseen by a Board of Management,
the service is run by Travellers for Travellers, and works from a
culturally inclusive framework which respects Traveller culture,
identity, values, and norms.
The service has now expanded to include Community Development Work,
Advocacy and Training, offering counselling in person, by phone and
online, nationwide.
The TCS is currently collaborating with THE TRAVELLER MEDIATION
SERVICE and EXCHANGE HOUSE IRELAND in a special project entitled THE
TRAVELLER CONFLICT INITIATIVE. The role of the TCS in this project is
to offer trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy to members of
the Traveller community who are suffering the effects and impact of
inter-family violent conflict. This project is funded by the
Department of Children, Equality, Disability and Youth.
As part of this initiative we are also recruiting a PART-TIME
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFLICT SUPPORT WORKER, who will be Reporting
to the Managing Director and the Operations Manager. The Community
Development Conflict Support Worker, will form a supportive network
with local Traveller organisations and will support families and
individuals who have been impacted by inter-family violent conflict to
link into the counselling support being offered by the trauma-informed
counsellor in TCS and other services as necessary. The role is 0.6
WTE, or 3 days ( * hours) per week, flexible. We
particularly welcome applicants to this role from the Traveller
community.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* An understanding of the impact of social exclusion, racism,
poverty, etc. on Traveller mental health;
* The ability to work from a culturally inclusive framework;
* Respect and empathy for the Traveller community, clients and
counsellors;
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
* Good judgement and boundaries;
* High degree of personal integrity;
* A natural people person who enjoys networking;
* Ability to work on one’s own initiative, and to plan and set
goals;
* Commitment to capacity-building and empowering Travellers;
* Understanding of and a commitment to the promotion of equal
opportunities and cultural diversity (anti-racism stance).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop strong links with local Traveller groups around the country
in order to promote the Traveller Conflict Initiative and raise
awareness of the impact of violent conflict on Traveller mental health
and wellbeing;
* Support families and individuals to engage with the
trauma/conflict counselling and other supports;
* Identify secure suitable and appropriate therapy spaces, in
locations that are accessible to, and safe for clients can meet the
counsellor;
* Assist families in overcoming any practical barriers they may face
in attending the counselling sessions (for example, travel
difficulties);
* Liaise regularly with both clients and counsellor to ensure the
necessary support structures are in place for counselling sessions;
* Develop a knowledge base of all supports available to Travellers
in order to signpost to the clients as may be required;
* Maintain a confidential database, complying with all necessary
GDPR regulations;
* Attend regular Traveller Conflict Initiative meetings in Dublin
with the TCS, the Traveller Mediation Service and Exchange House
Ireland.
* Communicate regularly on the functioning of the service with the
Managing Director, the Operations Manager and the Board of Management,
as required;
* Attend occasional relevant training sessions;
* Undertake any other duties as determined by The Traveller
Counselling Service.
EXPERIENCE
* Previous community-development experience with marginalised or
disadvantaged communities an advantage;
* An understanding of the impact of violent conflict on Traveller
mental health and wellbeing desirable;
* Previous work with Travellers highly desirable.
SKILLS
* Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to
develop good working relationships;
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills;
* Proficient IT skills (Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel);
* Effective communication skills, both oral and written;
* Problem-solving skills;
* Ability to plan and prioritise own work;
* Report-writing;
* Full clean driving licence;
* Third level qualification in the areas of community development,
mental health or social sciences, or equivalent experience.
This is a 1-year fixed term contract with continuation dependent on
funding, with a six -month probationary period. The role is based in
the Dublin area with several options for flexible/hybrid working, and
will involve travel to other counties. The position is part-time, at
three days per week or equivalent. The salary will be €**Apply on
the website**, *, pro rata (€**Apply on the
website**, * per year).
TO APPLY
Please email (i) a cover letter outlining your suitability for the
role and (ii) a CV including the names and contact details of two
referees to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** before 5.**Apply on the
website**pm on January *rd January **Apply on
the website**. Candidates to be called for interview will be informed
on or before *th January and interviews will
take place on Thursday, 1st February * in the
TCS offices in Phibsborough, Dublin 7.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
