Integration Support Worker - 2 Year Contract

Education, Training and Experience etc.:

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

• Have at least 3 years’ experience working in a similar type role with diverse groups in a community development setting;

• Possess a good working knowledge of the mainstream model of integration and the policies which govern Ireland’s International Protection system, Irish Refugee Protection programme and Temporary Protection programme;

• Have experience of providing individual support and outreach;

• Have experience of working with other external agencies and organisations including both voluntary and public sector;

• Possess a good working knowledge of the youth sector and the ability to connect International Protection (IP) applicants, Programme Refugees and Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) aged 15-24 years with the appropriate support services;

• Have a strong understanding of the concept of cultural diversity and the ability to adapt working approach to embrace many different nationalities and cultures;

• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and processes of community development with expertise in a broad range of development models, particularly those appropriate to minority ethnic groups;

• Hold a clean, current Class B Driving Licence and have access to his/her own car;

• Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

Desirable

• Hold a recognised qualification (at least level 6 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in community development, development education or social science;

• Have good interpersonal and communication skills;

• Experience of report writing;

• The capacity to manage time efficiently and prioritise tasks as part of a demanding work load;

• Have the ability to negotiate and handle difficult situations;

• Experience of financial administration and budgeting;

• Experience of data management and IT

Applicants must at the date of applying hold a full valid Irish /EU licence, for Class B vehicles or a licence acceptable to NDLS for transfer to full Irish licence