REPORTING TO: Programme Manager
EMPLOYER: Sligo LEADER Development Company
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Integration Support Worker will provide ongoing advocacy and
referral support, with a focus on employment supports, to those living
in Direct Provision, including International Protection applicants,
asylum seekers and those granted status, located in County Sligo
within the remit of the AMIF Programme and in conjunction with the
SICAP team.
MAIN DUTIES
* Provide one-to-one advice, information, sign-posting and advocacy
support
* Delivery of regular Outreach Clinic Services aimed at providing
transition and employment support services in order to develop strong
progression pathways throughout the county to access services,
community activities and employment supports
* Providing information on ‘working and living in Ireland’ in
terms of living expenses, job hunting skills, work-based norms and
expectancies etc.
* Supporting access to employment through the delivery of training
on CV preparation, interview skills, employer expectation, training
and qualifications
* Develop and deliver Intercultural training (Anti Racism and Anti
Discrimination ) to front-line staff in statutory and voluntary
agencies who deal directly with the migrant community
* Provide mentoring support for frontline staff dealing with complex
AMIF client needs
* Report writing
* Monthly Returns
* Attend team meetings and training where required
* Any other duties as assigned by the line manager
CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
1. LANGUAGE SKILLS
* Fluency in English both written and oral
2. LIAISON SKILLS
* Ability to advocate for refugees from different perspectives.
Ability to liaise with other workers on an interagency basis.
3. INTERPERSONAL & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
* Positive, empathetic, and confident communicator. Strong listening
skills. Ability to write reports and present information effectively
to groups and individuals. Works well within a team, ability to adopt
a flexible and responsive approach to working in a community context.
4. ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
Result focused, ability to plan, implement and evaluate projects.
Takes a leading role in initiating actions, anticipates problems or
difficulties and thinks creatively to devise solutions. Be
self-motivated, ability to work independently as well as as part of a
team.
5. KNOWLEDGE
* Understanding of the barriers and issues facing immigrants and
refugees and obstacles in accessing social, health, education,
employment and other services in Ireland.
‘OTHER’
* Full Clean Driving Licence with access to a car
CORE COMPETENCIES
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
* One year experience in community development / and or other
relevant experience
* Previous experience in advocating on behalf of minority
groups/individuals an advantage
* Previous experience in providing employment support to minority
groups
* Experience in delivering/co-ordinating training programmes
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
* 3rd level degree in a relevant area or post-graduate qualification
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 Monday 1st July.
CONDITIONS OF WORK:
The Integration Employment Officer will be required to work **Apply on
the website** hours a week. A probationary period of at least 6 months
will apply. This is a Specified Purpose contract till January **Apply
on the website** and is subject to continued funding by the Asylum,
Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). Main base will be Sligo LEADER
Development Company.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
