GATE SERVICE, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT OFFICER POSITION, PORTLAOISE
IASIO (the Irish Association for Social Inclusion Opportunities), is a
national organisation that works with State agencies in the
development and delivery of services to marginalised groups, enabling
communities to become more socially inclusive through best practice
service provision. IASIO’s current operational scope includes three
national Services and two smaller projects: The Linkage Service, the
Gate Service, the Resettlement Service; and The Community Support
Scheme and The Supported Employment Service. In particular, it is the
only national organisation for adult offenders in the community and
voluntary sector with a specific focus on alternatives to both
offending and re-imprisonment. This is achieved through the provision
of direct services to offenders in the community and to prisoners,
services which range from 1-to-1 guidance and placement into training,
education, employment, group work, psychometric assessment,
resettlement planning & support and placement in the community.
IASIO’s core mission is the social inclusion of people marginalised
from mainstream opportunity.
THE GATE SERVICE, TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT OFFICER ROLE:
IASIO is recruiting for an exciting Gate Service Training & Employment
Officer position. The Training and Employment Officer (TEO) works with
referred prisoners to explore future directions and develop a
realistic plan for release with a focus on training, education or
employment and the identification of barriers that may hinder
progression.
JOB LOCATIONS
* FULL-TIME & PERMANENT CONTRACT: Midlands and Portlaoise Prisons
(5-days per week). Job location subject to operational requirements.
JOB SUMMARY:
* A relevant third level qualification, while not essential is
desirable (see a detailed job description below).
* A thorough understanding of the Target Groups needs and issues.
* A good understanding of the Irish Prison Service and the
Resettlement and Reintegration process
* Must meet the security and health and safety requirements for
working within a prison environment.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator with
empathy for client needs.
* Prison based role.
* Contract type for each role is noted above under the job locations
section.
* The full-time starting salary is € **Apply on the
website**, * and a salary scale applies to the
role.
* Full driving licence and access to transport for business is
desirable but not essential.
* Full-time role, 5-days/ * hours per week
* Proficient in the use of MS Office application.
* Proficient in the use of Salesforce CRM System desirable but not
essential.
* Fluent written and spoken English.
* The appointment will be made subject to two satisfactory
references, a pre-employment medical and prison access / full national
security clearance and garda vetting.
* Applications are welcome from candidates with exceptional
experience but who do not possess formal qualifications.
* One years’ experience of working with the Target Group
* Teamwork experience
* Applicants should refer to the detailed job description, including
the necessary competencies required in the attachment below.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE A GOOD GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF:
* IASIO and its range of programmes.
* The Irish Criminal Justice system.
* The Irish employment market and training & education
opportunities.
* Semi-state and other agencies, including services providing
support and/or training and educational services for marginalised
groups.
* The issues and concerns for employers.
BENEFITS OFFERED:
* Pension contributions.
* Death in Service Insurance.
* Paid maternity/paternity/parents leave.
* Paid sick leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Paid Volunteer Days.
* Paid Annual Health Check leave.
* CPD opportunities.
* Flexible start/finish time.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this role please send your CV and cover note via email to
* before or on the closing date: MONDAY,
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Interviews
will be held by Zoom video conferencing shortly after the closing
date.
_IASIO is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a policy of
continuous personal and professional development among its staff._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
