SOUTHSIDE TRAVELLERS ACTION GROUP IS CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE
POSITION OF LOCAL TRAINING INITIATIVE, (LTI), PROGRAMME ASSISTANT
COORDINATOR.
Southside Travellers is a community Development Organisation based in
Sandyford, Dublin *.
Southside Travellers envisions an Ireland where the human and civil
rights, dignity, hopes and distinct cultural identity of Travellers is
acknowledged and respected. The organisation seeks to play its part to
realise this vision through the design, development and delivery of a
series of integrated programmes which proactively respond to the needs
of Travellers in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. The overall vision and
direction of the organisation is overseen by a voluntary Board of
Directors. All our work is guided by the core principles of: Traveller
leadership and participation, advocacy and equality, partnership and
accountability.
Our TASK programme is committed to the personal and social development
and the educations needs of Traveller young people resident in Dun
Laoghaire – Rathdown.
THE TASK PROGRAMME
Our TASK (Training, Awareness, Skills and Knowledge) programme –
funded by Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board
(DDLETB) – is a Local Training Initiative (LTI) which provides a
full-time training and education programme to learners aged **Apply on
the website** – *. Based at our resource
centre in Sandyford, the Programme combines QQI Level 4 accredited
training / education modules with intensive personal development, life
coaching and one to one supports – our overall aim being to ensure
that our participants are equipped with both the hard and soft skills
required to actively participate in the labour market, the ultimate
aim being that each participant should attain a QQI Level 4 Major
Award in Employment Skills by the end of their time with us.
THE ROLE
The role requires significant skill and expertise in teaching and
training young Travellers in a classroom setting each day. The ideal
candidate will have clearly demonstrable interpersonal, networking and
communication skills. She/he will also have a demonstrable commitment
to equality and social change.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Interested applicants should note that our contract with funders
requires that both staff provide *% of the
accredited training in the Programme and will be expected to deliver
training in QQI Level 4 modules.
Candidates must have the relevant qualifications required to train and
deliver the QQI modules to the learners. Therefore, we are looking for
a skilled, motivated and qualified individual to support and work in
partnership with our TASK (LTI) Coordinator.
THE CANDIDATE
* Must hold a recognised training qualification.
* A proven track record in designing, developing, delivering and
submitting QQI accredited training in the areas outlined in 4, above;
* Knowledge and awareness of working with Travellers and a keen
awareness of the nature and extent of exclusion experienced by the
Traveller community;
* Experience or knowledge of working with the particular target
group towards whom TASK is aimed.
* Excellent and proven report writing, programme design, development
and implementation, group work and facilitation skills;
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Creative facilitation experience
* Conflict resolution awareness
* Engage Traveller young people living in the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown
* Plan, co-ordinate, facilitate & evaluate programmes &
interventions in response to young people’s needs
* Identify and seek additional funding opportunities to meet the
needs of the TASK programme
* Engage and encourage young people’s participation in the
programme
* Liaise and network with other projects & agencies to meet young
people’s needs
* Outreach to engage with young people
* Advocate on behalf of young people on relevant platforms
* Adhere to all Child Protection, Health & Safety Policies & any
other policies as set out by Southside Travellers Action Group and all
national safeguarding polices.
* Participate in relevant training as identified
* Carry out any reasonable duties as requested by Organisation
Director
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE DIRECTED BY THE COORDINATOR TO;
* Report to Coordinator
* Work with Coordinator to recruit trainees for the Programme;
* Work with the Coordinator to develop a programme which continues
to meet the specific needs of young Travellers/ settled learners.
* Provide QQI Level 4 accredited training to learners (our contract
requires staff to design, develop, deliver and submit no less than
*% of all accredited training);
* Provide ongoing and intensive support to learners;
* Work with Coordinator to produce all monitoring of the programme
including reports/documentation required by the Accrediting Bodies,
Board, Director and Funders and to ensure the ongoing sustainability
of the Programme
IN ADDITION, THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD DISPLAY AND HAVE:
* Flexibility and adapt to what is often a changing set of “goal
posts” in response to the particular needs of particular young
people.
* Patience and understanding
* Strong communication skills
* Good motivational skills
* Strong facilitation skills
* Exceptional organisational skills
DESIRABLE
* D1
* Full driving licence
* Own transport
The post is a pivotal role, in supporting the delivery of the
objectives of Southside Traveller’s Strategic Plan.
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APPLICANTS SHOULD SEND/EMAIL A CV AND COVER LETTER TO **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** STATING HOW THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION, OR
POST TO: FINANCE, UNIT 5, FURZE ROAD, ST. KIERAN’S ENTERPRISE
CENTRE, SANDYFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DUBLIN **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 9TH FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**, A SHORTLISTING AND INTERVIEW PROCESS WILL APPLY AND
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO INTERVIEWS IN THE LAST WEEK
OF FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
(THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY GARDA VETTING AND
SATISFACTORY REFERENCES)
Southside Travellers Action Group is an equal opportunities employer
and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of race, gender,
ethnicity, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, age,
disability or religious belief.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
