FULL-TIME INTEGRATION KEY WORKER FOR LGBTI+ REFUGEE AND ASYLUM PEER
SUPPORT SERVICE
SALARY: 9-point scale € *,**Apply on the
website** - € *, *,
salary offered will be based on experience
HOURS: Full-time, * hours per week
REPORTING TO: Senior Training and Advocacy Manager
WORKING WITH: Refugee Key Worker
TERM: Fixed term 1 year contract, with possible extension subject to
funding
HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENTS: * days per annum
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5pm on Thursday 4th July
INTERVIEW DATE: *th July, **Apply on the
website**
LGBT Ireland is a national charitable organisation which provides
support services to Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and Intersex (LGBTI+)
people and their families. Informed by the issues and experiences
raised through our frontline services we also provide training and
advocacy to enhance the visibility, inclusion and rights of LGBT+
people living in Ireland.
ABOUT LGBT IRELAND’S LGBTI+ REFUGEE & ASYLUM PEER SUPPORT SERVICE:
LGBT Ireland provides a peer support service called _Is Rainbow Muid
_for LGBTI+ people who are seeking international protection in
Ireland. LGBT Ireland has been providing this service, working
collaboratively with other partners since *.
The service includes:
* Monthly peer support meetings with strong safeguarding procedures
* Wraparound support services and referrals to partner services
* One to one emergency support
* Case work with relevant states agencies and other NGOs
* National advocacy to effect relevant policy change and
implementation
PURPOSE OF THIS POST:
This post offers an exciting opportunity to enhance LGBT Ireland’s
capacity to meet the increase in demand for support and other services
by LGBTI+ people seeking international protection in Ireland. The post
will have a strong focus on creating pathways to greater integration
in local and the LGBTQI+ communities. The role involves working
directly with LGBTI+ IPAs and refugees in ways described above, as
well as with partner services in the refugee and community development
sectors in order to best meet the range of support and integration
needs presenting.
The post holder will join the refugee support team to help consolidate
the core service as well as to expand the range of integration
opportunities and activities available by increasing the awareness and
visibility of LGBTI+ IPAs in various community and social inclusion
programmes at county level across the country.
STRUCTURE OF THIS POST:
This is a full-time role on a one year fixed term contract, with
possible extension subject to funding. This post is funded by DCEDIY.
The post holder will report directly to the Senior Training and
Advocacy Manager.
KEY WORKER ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Co-facilitation support at monthly peer support meetings, other
events and activities
* Responding to membership enquiries via email using appropriate
internal procedure
* Attending first contact safeguarding meetings
* Active support to WhatsApp groups including sharing and promoting
relevant information and activities
* One-to-one support
* Engaging in case work for individual members
* Attending relevant sectoral events and networks representing the
organisation and forging good working synergies and partnerships
* Tracking relevant community development and integration policy /
strategies actions and identifying opportunities for collaboration
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA / COMPETENCIES
* Track record of supporting vulnerable people in Ireland and
advocating with state systems on a person’s behalf- ideally
refugees, immigrants, people seeking international protection
* Strong knowledge of the international protection system
* Strong knowledge of community development ecosystem and
infrastructure at local, county and national levels to support migrant
integration
* Strong in-person networking and communication skills
* Ability to communicate with warmth and compassion while
maintaining boundaries
* Strong understanding of and commitment to confidentiality,
including handling and storing sensitive data
* Respect for cultural diversity, gender equality and an
understanding of Irish culture
* Strong and reliable in a team as well as when working
independently
* Strong written and spoken English
* Good IT skills
* Willingness to travel within ROI
* Possess work permit
DESIRABLE CRITERIA / COMPETENCIES
* Strong knowledge of LGBTI+ issues
* Experience of collaborating with the creative arts
* Fluency in some foreign languages
* Driving license
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please email a covering letter and CV to **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
Closing date for applications is 5PM ON THURSDAY 4TH JULY. Interviews
to take place on Monday, *th May **Apply on the
website**.
For more information about this role or to find out more about LGBT
Ireland please email **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
