COMMUNITY SUPPORT SCHEME COORDINATOR DUBLIN & LAOIS AND CASTLEREA
PRISON
ASIO (the Irish Association for Social Inclusion Opportunities), is a
national organisation that works with State agencies in the
development and delivery of services to marginalised groups, enabling
communities to become more socially inclusive through best practice
service provision. IASIO’s current operational scope includes three
national Services and two smaller projects: The Linkage Service, the
Gate Service, the Resettlement Service; and The Community Support
Scheme and The Supported Employment Service. In particular, it is the
only national organisation for adult offenders in the community and
voluntary sector with a specific focus on alternatives to both
offending and re-imprisonment. This is achieved through the provision
of direct services to offenders in the community and to prisoners,
services which range from 1-to-1 guidance and placement into training,
education, employment, group work, psychometric assessment,
resettlement planning & support and placement in the community.
IASIO’s core mission is the social inclusion of people marginalised
from mainstream opportunity.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SCHEME COORDINATOR
The aim of the Community Support Scheme is the structured release of
people from prisons with each individual being supported and case
managed to include appropriate referrals to community-based
programmes. The Community Support Scheme Coordinator provides support
to short term prisoners in response to overcrowding problems and in an
attempt to address the recidivism levels of those serving sentences of
under * months. The primary aim is to reduce
the current recidivism rates by arranging for additional support
structures and provide for a more structured form of temporary
release.
JOB LOCATIONS
* PERMANENT ROLE: Dublin (3-days per week Probation Service Office
Smithfield, D7/operation Dublin prisons) & Portlaoise (2-days per week
Probation Service Office/operation Midlands Prison). Job location
subject to operational requirements.
* MATERNITY COVER ROLE (Specified Purpose Contract): Castlerea
Prison (5-days per week)
JOB SUMMARY:
* A relevant third level qualification, while not essential, is
desirable (see a detailed job description below).
* A thorough understanding of the Target Groups needs and issues.
* A good understanding of the Irish Prison Service and the
Resettlement and Reintegration process.
* Must meet the security and health and safety requirements for
working within a prison environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator with
empathy for client needs.
* Community and prison-based role.
* Permanent contract of indefinite duration (Dublin & Laois
position)
* Specified purpose contract (Castlerea prison position)
* The pro-rata starting salary point is € **Apply on the
website**, * and a salary scale applies to the
role.
* Full driving licence and access to transport for business is
desirable but not essential.
* Full-time role, * hours per week, Monday to
Friday.
* Proficient in the use of MS Office application.
* Proficient in the use of Salesforce CRM System desirable but not
essential.
* Fluent written and spoken English.
* The appointment will be made subject to two satisfactory
references, a pre-employment medical and prison access / full national
security clearance and garda vetting.
* One years’ experience of working with the Target Group.
* Teamwork experience.
* Applications are welcome from candidates with exceptional
experience but who do not possess formal qualifications.
* Applicants should refer to the detailed job description, including
the necessary competencies required in the attachment below.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A GOOD GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF:
* IASIO and its range of services.
* The Irish Criminal Justice system.
* Prisoner Resettlement Work.
* Desistance Processes.
* Community based Addiction Services.
* Homeless Services.
* Primary Needs.
* Department of Social Protection schemes.
* Community and Voluntary Groups.
* The Irish employment market and training & education
opportunities.
* Semi-state and other agencies, including services providing
support and/or training and educational services for marginalised
groups.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
* Pension contributions.
* Death in Service Insurance.
* Paid maternity/paternity/parents leave.
* Paid sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Paid Volunteer Days.
* Paid Annual Health Check leave.
* CPD opportunities.
* Flexible start/finish time.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this role please send your CV and cover note via email to
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** before or on the closing date: TUESDAY,
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, 5PM.
Please include the area you wish to work in on your cover note.
Interviews will be conducted by Zoom video call on Thursday, 8th
February *.
_IASIO is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a policy of
continuous personal and professional development among its staff._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
