JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POST OF
_COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER_
DESCRIPTION:
The role of the Community Development Worker role is to work primarily
with teen parents’ families referred to the Teen Parent Support
Project (TPSP). To assist them to identify their needs and support
them in having these needs met in accordance with the ethos of Doras
Buí.
The Community Worker is expected to undertake the role in a
professional manner based on the principles of self-help and
solidarity and in ways that accept and respect diversity. The role
includes the delivery of information and support, working as part of
the programme team.
The Community worker reports directly to the Programme Coordinator.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE POST INCLUDE:
* Flexibility for hours of working, possible evening and weekends.
* Establishing and maintain support/contact with young people who
are pregnant or are parenting.
* Assessing the needs of pregnant teenagers and teen parents to
design and deliver interventions and supports to meet the individual
needs.
* Identify education and employment training needs.
* Supporting individual teen parents to make personal action plans.
* Supporting grandparents.
* Network with the TPSP national coordinator and TPSP projects
nationally.
* Advocating with statutory agencies in relation to the needs of the
individual teen parents.
* Ensuring supports to teen parents are provided in an effective and
efficient manner.
* Maintaining accurate and confidential records.
* Maintaining budgets alongside programme coordinator.
* Completing financial returns, statistics and written reports and
submissions as requested.
* Participate at relevant meetings.
* Networking and promotion of TPSP programme.
* Seek out other relevant funding opportunities to do with the
organisation.
* Providing one to one support based on needs to enhance and empower
the wellbeing of the teen parents.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Relevant 3rd level qualification.
* A minimum of two years’ experience of working in a community
development setting.
* Knowledge of relevant policies and issues arising for teen
parents.
* Experience of supporting families.
* A working knowledge of TUSLA, Meitheal and Children First.
* A working knowledge of all relevant legislation, for example:
Child Protection and Safeguarding.
* Ability to engage and build positive relationship with families
and parents.
* Experience of working with groups.
* Experience of planning, implanting and reviewing programmes with
young people and/or families.
* Strong, IT and social media skills, proficient in use of Microsoft
office and databases e.g. salesforce.
* The ability to maintain a professional approach and always observe
confidentiality.
* Exceptional organisation and administration skills and attention
to detail.
* Project prioritisation and the ability to remain clam under
pressure.
* Ability to engage with a range of statutory and voluntary
organisations.
* Full clean drivers’ licence and own car.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Highly motivation, proactive and flexible.
* Ability to work alone also as a team member.
* Good judgement, honesty and reliable.
* Empathetic and approachable personality.
* Strong leadership skills with a flexible and positive attitude
towards work.
The salary for this post is € *,**Apply on the
website** - € *, *,
depending on experience. * hours working week,
annual leave * working days. Garda clearance is
necessary for this post.
Please contact Adele O’Connor, Programme Coordinator with a written
application including your CV and cover letter before 5 P.M. 9TH
FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Email * or
post to: Adele O’Connor, Doras Buí, Bunratty Drive, Coolock, Dublin
*.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
