POST: GR-**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** TREOIRCHOMHAIRLEOIR D’AOSAIGH -
ADULT EDUCATION GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
IMMEDIATE VACANCY: 1 Temporary Post
NATURE OF THE POSTS:
The Adult Education Guidance Counsellor positions are full time
permanent and fixed term posts. A Panel for any further full time/part
time temporary and permanent Guidance Counsellor positions that arise
may be created.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL QUALIFIES/SKILLS:
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A primary degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Careers Guidance or
Careers Guidance and Counselling or a Masters of Education (Guidance)
or a Master of Science in Counselling or equivalent post graduate
qualification recognised by the Irish Association of Counselling and
Psychotherapy or the Institute of Guidance Counsellors.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES:
* Experience of delivering educational guidance to adults is
desirable.
* Experience in adult/further education and training, teaching,
employment service, youth work, community development or social
science is essential.
* Irish language skills are desirable;
* Knowledge of learning, training and employment opportunities and
the range of services/supports available to the client target groups.
* Ability to liaise with and to establish good relationships with a
wide range of clients, agencies and staff.
ESSENTIAL PERSONAL QUALITIES/SKILLS:
* An understanding of the needs of the diverse target groups.
* Be highly conscientious and committed to the highest standards of
professional service
* Be caring and motivated by the best interests of the clients.
* Have excellent listening skills.
* Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy.
* A genuine commitment to a person centred, non-judgemental and
holistic approach to working with clients.
* Commitment to improving access to educational opportunities and
progression for all adults.
* Proven communication and presentation skills both orally and in
writing to a wide range of recipients.
* ICT skills for preparation of word document and use of the Adult
Guidance Management System, OFFICE and *
programmes, Microsoft Teams, ZOOM and research on the Internet.
* Organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload with
the minimum of supervision.
* Ability to maintain effective client records and operate within
boundaries of confidentiality and General Data Protection Regulations.
* Ability to maintain effective project management and evaluation
records and procedures.
* Ability to work as a member of team and on own initiative and to
operate flexibly in a range of tasks and duties
* Due to the large geographical area covered by GRETB the successful
candidate will require to hold a full driving licence and have access
to transport as the post may involve travel and to work flexibly
outside of normal working hours as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be required to work in the geographical
areas of Galway and Roscommon. The post-holder will report to the
Adult Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor.
* To develop and deliver a programme of guidance provision to
individuals and groups which supports the aims and objectives of the
GRETB Adult Guidance and Information Service, under the direction of
the Adult Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor or Chief Executive/Director
of FET/AEO.
* To establish effective links with relevant agencies from the
statutory, voluntary and community sectors to exchange information,
develop partnership working and support client progression.
* To contribute to the development and implementation of a quality
and evaluation framework and to the strategic development of the
Service.
* To participate in appropriate continuous professional development
and training as agreed with Guidance Coordinator/Counsellor.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
APPLICATION PROCESS / APPLY FOR THE POSITION :
All particulars of post and online application process can be found
on the gretb website :
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
