REPORTING TO: Programme Manager
EMPLOYER: Sligo LEADER Development Company
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The Integration Support Worker will provide ongoing reception,
referral support and advocacy services, including Health and Well
being activities 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 concentrated in Sligo
town with regular scheduled outreach to Tubbercurry, Enniscrone,
Ballymote and other IPASS centres on a needs-led basis
* Co-ordinating English Conversation Classes, including classes
targeting employment situations, interviews, technical or professional
language
* Design and delivery of health and wellbeing activities and
supports, including sign-posting to enable access to appropriate
services, information and activities
* Building a network of social circles around each accommodation
centre to encourage integration and support of multicultural
integration through community based intercultural projects in
conjunction with community groups and other agencies
* Deliver intercultural projects showcasing the experiences of
migrants living in Sligo
* 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 working with migrant groups
* Previous experience in advocating on behalf of minority
groups/individuals
* Experience in delivering/co-ordinating training programmes
* Previous experience in community development area, health
promotion and/or Health and Wellbeing activities
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 Support Worker 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
