VACANCY: SUPPORT AND OUTREACH WORKER
Doras is seeking a project worker to provide health related support
and outreach services to communities and individuals at our Limerick
headquarters.
ABOUT DORAS: Doras is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental
organisation working to promote and protect human rights since **Apply
on the website**. Our vision for Ireland is a society where equality
and respect for the human rights of refugees and migrants are social
norms.
JOB LOCATION: Limerick
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will
* Provide accurate and appropriate information and support to
service users as required, particularly but not exclusively, in
relation to our health related services;
* Provide assistance and support to individuals and families to help
them access and avail of health and social services as required;
* Work through Doras outreach services in accommodation centres and
the community to provide information, advice, personal support to
health, welfare, education, legal and other entitlements;
* Help victims of domestic, sexual and gender based violence and
human trafficking to access health, housing and social services;
* Help address the ongoing psychological and other impacts of living
in and transitioning from Direct Provision;
* Assist in the collection of information and assessment of needs in
relation to the health and social care needs of international
protection applicants, refugees and migrants;
* Support the provision of intercultural and cultural competency
training for healthcare workers (and others);
* Provide supports to migrant/refugee communities to enable people
who have physical and/or mental health challenges to access
appropriate health services;
* Work collaboratively with other organisations and networks where
appropriate, both locally and nationally;
* Keep up to date with policy developments and information relating
to migrant health, rights and entitlements;
* Keep accurate records of all work undertaken and complete case
management system (Salesforce) and manual case files in line with GDPR
requirements;
* Attend and contribute to weekly case meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants should have
* Experience working in a refugee/migrant support environment for a
minimum of two years;
* Knowledge and understanding of the Irish healthcare system,
migrant and refugee health, and social determinants of health;
* Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a
wide range of stakeholders;
* Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
with service users, colleagues and partners;
* Language skills, ideally competent in several relevant languages;
* A third level degree in the area of public health.
APPLICATION PROCESS
For further information and enquiries about this role, please contact
*.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please download and
complete the application form, and send it with a cover letter to
* by midnight on Sunday October **Apply on the
website**th. Be sure to state the position you are applying for on the
application.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
