POSITION SUMMARY
The Mental Health Promotion Training Coordinator will work as part of
Jigsaw’s Mental Health Promotion Department and play a key role in
contributing to the implementation of Jigsaw’s Mental Health
Promotion work as set out in Jigsaw’s ‘Together’ Strategy
( *). The post holder will take a lead in
developing, implementing and evaluating a broad range of mental health
promotion initiatives. A core feature of the role will involve
building the capacity and practical skills of organisations, and
adults in the lives of young people, to better support their mental
health. This role will be suitable for individuals, experienced in
facilitation and training, with a third level qualification in health
promotion and /or mental health-related disciplines.
To support the post holder, the Mental Health Promotion Manager will
provide regular supervision. In addition, any training/upskilling
required by the post holder to enable them to maximise their role,
will be provided on the job as identified through supervision to
support the person within their role.
At Jigsaw, we are here to make sure that every young person’s mental
health is valued and supported. Mental health can affect every aspect
of a young person’s life. We believe every young person must have
the support that’s right for them, whatever they are going through.
_A previous version of this job advertisement indicated a requirement
for regular evening work - this was an error, and was not relevant for
this particular role._
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Play a key role in the implementation of Jigsaw’s Mental Health
Promotion actions as set out in ‘Together’ Strategy (**Apply on
the website**)
* Develop, implement and evaluate a broad range of mental health
promotion initiatives to build practical skills and resources of the
adults in the lives of young people
* Develop and implement mental health promotion training for
professionals who work with young people across Jigsaw services and
nationally
* Oversee the training process to support Jigsaw staff to deliver
mental health promotion offerings in communities
* Lead the implementation and monitoring of quality assurance
processes related to Jigsaw’s mental health promotion programmes,
within Jigsaw and with partners
* Line manage staff and youth volunteers within the Youth Mental
Health Promotion Department as appropriate
* Represent Jigsaw on internal and external working groups to
maximise collaboration and partnership working
* Uphold Jigsaw’s commitment to Youth Voice by ensuring the voices
of young people are central to the development of the work
* Monitor KPIs regarding mental health promotion offerings
* Work alongside the Research and Evaluation Team in the evaluation
of mental health promotion programmes and initiatives
* Produce written reports and papers in relation to the team’s
mental health promotion work
* Stay current with international developments in youth mental
health promotion and training and adapt innovative programmes and
practices to continually enhance Jigsaw’s mental health promotion
work
* Carry out other duties upon request by the organisation in
fulfilment of Jigsaw’s mission and vision.
REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* A third level degree or masters qualification in health promotion,
public health or other relevant subject, or specific allied health
professions (i.e. Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health
Nursing, Psychology, Psychotherapy only)
* Understanding of the issues which impact on the mental health of
young people and an understanding of mental health promotion,
prevention and early intervention strategies
* At least three years’ work experience in the field of health
promotion or mental health promotion
* Significant experience of designing and delivering education and
training programmes and initiatives in relevant health promotion or
mental health settings (i.e. where programme development, training and
facilitation was a key part of your role)
* Experience of developing educational content for dissemination
(e.g. training manuals, webinars, webpages, social media, toolkits),
with particular reference to youth mental health
* Experience and skills in group facilitation, and deploying a wide
variety of presentation and facilitation technique skills to ensure
best learning outcomes for participants
* Experience of managing programmes/projects from initiation through
to evaluation
* Ability to write comprehensive framework documents, work plans and
progress reports
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with
a variety of individuals and organisations
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to
communicate and work with a range of audiences from a variety of
backgrounds
* Genuine passion for working with young people, their mental health
and influencing change in Irish society in relation to youth mental
health
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
* Familiarity of the youth mental health landscape
* Experience of developing and delivering education and/or promotion
programmes in mental health
* Ability to meet strict deadlines and targets
* Able to work independently as well as part of a Team, and the
ability to prioritise a variety of tasks, and pay careful attention to
detail
* High tolerance for complexity and change and an ability to
flourish and adapt in a dynamic environment
* Reliability, flexibility, and commitment
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Outlook
* Full, clean driving licence & access to a car.
PLEASE NOTE:
* The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive
list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be
required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may
be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the
development of the post while in office.
* As Jigsaw’s programme of work will be deployed nationally, this
role will require some travel for work and a willingness to work
occasional evenings and weekends, as necessary.
* As this is a national role, the post holder will be required to
participate in regular in-person team meetings in order to maximise
collaborative working with others on the team.
* All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as
a condition of their initial and continued employment.
* Jigsaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
* All documentation received by Jigsaw will be processed in
accordance with the Data Protection Acts, * and
* General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR;
*). The information will only be used by Jigsaw
in the processing of job applications and for ongoing administrative
purposes with job candidates.
BENEFITS
* Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Factors
taken into account in determining an appropriate scale include the
candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications
relevant to the job. THE SALARY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE €**APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
* Jigsaw operates the following benefits for its employees
* Defined contribution pension scheme with *%
Employer and 5% Employee contributions
* *% Discount on Laya Healthcare
* Annual leave * days, exclusive of public
holidays and 1.5 company days.
* Comprehensive annual CPD schedule
* Flexible working options
* Financial support for further education
PLEASE NOTE
* The closing date for applications is 4.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM,
MONDAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on WEDNESDAY, **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OCTOBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
* Application is by online application form only & CVs alone will
not be accepted. Please complete all fields of the application
form. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
* The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive
list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be
required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may
be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the
development of the post while in office.
* All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as
a condition of their initial and continued employment.
* Jigsaw is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or
sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin,
marital or civil partnership status or culture. Jigsaw is committed,
where possible, to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable
accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its
services, programs, and activities. To discuss the requirements of the
role, the location of the role or any reasonable accommodation you
might require, please contact a member of the HR team via **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**
* All documentation received by Jigsaw will be processed in
accordance with the Data Protection Acts, * and
*_ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR;
*)_. The information will only be used by
Jigsaw in the processing of job applications and for ongoing
administrative purposes with job candidates.
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