1 FULL-TIME RESETTLEMENT SERVICE, RESETTLEMENT COORDINATOR 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 excellence in
practice. 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 counselling, 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.
WE ARE SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
CANDIDATES FOR A FULL-TIME RESETTLEMENT COORDINATOR POSITION IN THE
FOLLOWING AREA;
1 ? FULL-TIME RESETTLEMENT COORDINATOR TO COVER THE
MIDLANDS/PORTLAOISE PRISON CAMPUS
RESETTLEMENT COORDINATOR FOR THE RESETTLEMENT SERVICE:
The Resettlement Coordinator (RC) offers a ?through-the-gate?
resettlement support for prisoners both before and after release. The
RC aims to help identify a prisoner?s resettlement needs and
develops a release and post-release plan that offers the best chance
of success for that person on release from prison.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE:
* 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
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
* Prisoner Resettlement Work
* Desistance Processes
* Community based Addiction Services
* Homeless Services
* Primary Needs
* Department of Social Protection Programmes
* Community and Voluntary Groups
EXPERIENCE
* 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.
Applicants for the above should forward their current Curriculum Vitae
and Cover Letter, by email NO LATER THAN Monday **Apply on the
website**th May **Apply on the website** to;
Aisling Bracken, Human Resources Manager, IASIO, Block 3, Grove Court,
Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin **Apply on the website**.
C/o Ciara Ahern, Administrative Assistant at e-mail: **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOME FROM CANDIDATES WITH EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUT WHO DO NOT POSSESS FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS.
PLEASE NOTE:
* FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO TRANSPORT FOR BUSINESS IS
ESSENTIAL.
* INTERVIEWS for this position will take place by video call on the
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF MAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
* The pro-rata starting salary for this post is between Pt.1 (?
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scale, commensurate with experience
* Successful candidates must be available to START WORK AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE
* The appointment of successful candidates will be made subject to
TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES (one from your most recent employer), A
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL and SUCCESSFUL PRISON ACCESS / FULL SECURITY
CLEARANCE.
* Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification
_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
