REPORTING TO: CEO
EMPLOYER: SLIGO LEADER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
“The WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Programme” is a
new programme, co-funded by the DSP and the EIST. It aims to support
people with disabilities aged * and over who
are currently not work ready and/or are distant from the labour market
in gaining access to employment/self-employment. The WorkAbility
Employment Specialist will support clients in improving their
employment prospects and help employers build capacity to recruit,
retain and progress people with disabilities within their workforce.
SLPC is now looking to recruit a full and part time Workability
Employment Specialist. Applications are invited for both an entry
level and a more senior role.
MAIN DUTIES:
* Recruit an agreed case load of programme participants per annum.
* Work with each participant to agree an Action Plan to help them
gain and sustain paid employment, including helping with their job
search, CV production, interview techniques and career development
* Identify training and other additional support needs of individual
programme participants
* Work collaboratively with Employment Services within SLPC,
identify and develop a network of employer partners to provide
progressive and sustainable pathways into employment for workability
programme participants
* Use person-centred approaches that support participants identify
and follow progression pathways into employment based on both their
needs and their potential
* Provide transitional support to programme participants to assist
in sustaining employment
* Promote collaboration among service providers and stakeholders, to
increase employment outcomes and career progression opportunities in a
coordinated manner
* Proactively engage and work with employers in County Sligo to
retain employment opportunities for programme participants
* Raise awareness for the WorkAbility programme with Employers and
other stakeholders.
* Offer education and support to employers, as agreed with the
individual, which may include negotiating adjustments, agreeing a
return to work strategy or providing on-going contact with the
employer to help support job retention
* Assess individual support needs relating to employment which might
typically include help with benefits, travel to work, graded return to
work or adjustments at work
* Participate in quality assurance reviews and programme evaluation
and support with the implementation of recommendations
* Complete documentation in line with programme/funder requirements
and maintain accurate and up to date data records both paper based,
and electronic format as required.
* Ensure that all work is carried out within agreed budgets.
* Ensure that all information relating to Workability programme
participants, their families, staff colleagues, employers, or
potential employers, is treated in a thoroughly professional manner in
accordance with the principles of confidentiality, data protection
legislation and Freedom of Information.
FOR SENIOR ROLE ONLY:
* Actively manage, report on and mitigate risks of the Workability
Programme
* Develop and implement a strategy to attract and deliver
initiatives that complement the Workability programme
CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
1 LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluency in English both written and oral.
2 INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Positive, emphatic, innovative and resourceful individual with proven
ability to empower, motivate and coach individuals.
3 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to
draft CV’s and reports as well as the ability to effectively sell
and market the service to clients and employers. Strong ICT skills
required.
4 ORGANISATIONAL/PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Proven capacity to work flexibly and on own initiative as well as part
of a team. Strong administration, time management and organisational
skills.
5 KNOWLEDGE
Good knowledge of employment and equality legislation. Strong
understanding of services and supports available to people living with
disability. Good local knowledge of the labour market and local
private enterprise as well as local and regional authorities.
6 ‘OTHER’
Full Clean Driving Licence with access to a car.
Consent to be garda vetted.
CORE COMPETENCIES
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
* Prior experience of working with clients with a disability
* Proven track record of coaching/motivating on a one-to-one basis
* Previous experience in employment supports, including CV and
interview techniques
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
* A relevant third level qualification in Adult Guidance, Human
Resources, Occupational Therapy or related field, or equivalent years
of professional experience
SALARY
COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS AND BASED ON THE
COMPANY SALARY SCALE. AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
CLOSING DATE
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 4TH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
CONDITIONS OF WORK:
The Workability Employment Specialist will be required to work **Apply
on the website**/ *.5(PT) hours a week. A
probationary period of at least 6 months will apply. This is a
specified purpose 5 year contract, full time role subject to continual
public funding. Main base will be Sligo Leader Development Company.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
