ADMINISTRATION/POLICY
* Maintain up-to-date client records
* Monitor and track client trends and issues to contribute to social
policy development
* Keep up to date with emigration and returning issues
* Be conversant with relevant legislation and policies in relation
to housing, homelessness & social welfare
* Collaborating with other Crosscare projects
ORGANISATIONAL
* Working as part of the CIAS team (which includes the Migrant
Project, Housing & Welfare Information and the Refugee Service):
engaging in team meetings, supervision, reviews and planning sessions
* Maintaining Crosscare confidentiality at all times and follow data
protection legislation requirements and policies and procedures
* Representing Crosscare at different fora
* Promote positive working relationships with external organisations
* Any other duties relevant to the post as may be determined by the
Project Leader
THE HOLDER:
(QUALIFICATION/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS)
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED
* Fluent English and high level of literacy skills
* Experience of working on a one-to-one basis, providing information
and advocating on behalf of clients
* Working practical knowledge of homeless prevention and housing
* Working practical knowledge of social welfare & related systems
(applications, appeals, Habitual Residence Condition, etc.)
* Case management (ability to manage a varied caseload, and to
prioritise and effectively manage urgent cases as they present)
* Commitment to social justice
* Degree / post-graduate qualification in social sciences or
equivalent
DESIRABLE
* Familiarity with emigration and returning to Ireland issues
* Advanced knowledge of social protection and housing/homeless
systems (e.g. social welfare appeals 7 habitual residency)
* Writing/editing skills & Social media and website skills
PERSONAL SKILLS:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Motivation and ability to work on own initiative
* Organisational skills
* IT Skills (MS Office essential; experience in website and database
management desirable
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application process: To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and
letter of application detailing your suitability for the role to
**Apply on the website**
*WHEN EMAILING YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE PUT ?CROSSCARE MIGRANT
PROJECT EMIGRATION/RETURNING TO IRELAND INFORMATION & ADVOCACY OFFICER
ROLE? IN THE SUBJECT HEADING*
CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS SUNDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD WEEK OF **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND NOVEMBER.
INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE HELD IN-PERSON SUBJECT TO HEALTH
GUIDELINES
_CROSSCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
