Spirasi is an NGO that provides holistic rehabilitation services to
both asylum seekers and refugees who are victims of torture. We are
looking to recruit a Psychosocial Liaison Officer. The Psychosocial
Liaison Officer will be central to supporting the running of the
psychosocial function within the organization. He/she will also work
directly with survivors of torture, individually and in groups, to
help them address any social barriers to their rehabilitation that
they experience and to instil a sense of resilience and self-reliance.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:_
* Relevant Third level qualification in Social Science or other
related area
* Excellent ability to work well both in a professional
multi-disciplinary team and independently
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to take initiative
* Experience of working with asylum seekers and refugees, culturally
competent
* Detailed knowledge of Irish health, education, social welfare and
legal systems in relation both to those seeking and having received
protection in the Irish State.
* Excellent ability to represent, advocate, communicate and network
* Excellent self-care and awareness of importance of boundaries
* Excellent in use of IT and standard software packages
* Excellent reporting skills both written and numeric
_DESIRABLE:_
* Proficiency in a second and/or other languages
* Experience in working in a therapeutic setting
Please send BOTH a CV and a no more than ONE PAGE LETTER OF MOTIVATION
stating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the
post via email to **Apply on the website** with the subject line
reading ?Psychosocial Liaison Officer ? Maternity Cover?
Enquiries: To Andreas Mokake , tel. **Apply on the website** or email
**Apply on the website**
Closing Date: MONDAY NOVEMBER 2ND, @5PM
Start Date: Immediate
Interview Date: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6TH
Rate: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum
Contract: Maternity Cover
_Please see Job Description attached below._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
