ADULT GUIDANCE OFFICER / MEDIATOR
SPECIFIC PURPOSE FIXED TERM CONTRACT, ATHY & NAAS.
2 DAYS PER WEEK ATHY (THURSDAY & FRIDAY) UNTIL **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**ST DEC **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
2 DAYS PER WEEK NAAS (MONDAY & TUESDAY) UNTIL **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OCT **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
JOB FUNCTION:
* To provide unemployed clients with a confidential, individual
career path planning and guidance service on a caseload basis to
identify and co-ordinate progression paths which will lead to the
client successfully securing employment in their Pathway to Work.
* Manage and operate a caseload management system under contract to
the DEASP.
* Work as an integrated member of the County Kildare LES team.
KEY TASKS
* To develop & plan individual career path progression routes for
those unemployed clients which, having assessed the client?s
employability status, indicate concrete actions which need to be taken
to secure employment ? taking cognizance of the clients starting
point.
* To co-ordinate and manage the realization of the progression route
ensuring that the LES and relevant agencies provide the necessary
progression steps for each client. Where there are gaps, to relay the
information to the Chief Operations Officer.
* To provide clients with the appropriate support, advice and
guidance relating to employment, training and career options.
* To effectively manage a computerized client caseload system to
ensure that the appropriate tracking mechanisms are in place and stats
are supplied to Head Office as required.
* To play an advocacy role with respect to job vacancies, work
experience opportunities and training/education opportunities on
behalf of clients.
* To work towards reaching set objectives/targets.
* To provide an after-care service to clients, where required.
* In co-operation with the service delivery team and the LES
Management team, to assist in identifying issues that arise in the
course of adult guidance with a view to establishing alternative
progression routes into employment.
* To report on a regular and ongoing basis to the Co-Ordinator/Chief
Ops Officer and/or Team Lead, to report Stats as required
daily/weekly/monthly and carry out such tasks and duties as may be
assigned by the Co-Ordinator within the development of the overall
LESN Contract to DSP.
* To ensure the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality
are maintained in the mediator-client relationship.
* To ensure client expectations are grounded in reality and confront
unrealistic expectations when raised.
* To help build a client base of local employers who may provide
work at the level appropriate to our clients aspirations, experience
and educational background in order to fill vacancies and work to
influence employers to adopt a positive attitude to LES clients as
potential employees.
* The Mediator will provide clients with a confidential, individual
career path planning, guidance and first-line counselling service.
* Manage and operate the caseload management system as designated by
Funder within annually agreed targets.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please complete and return the Application Form, complete with Cover
Letter indicating how you are best suited to this role, to the
Co-Ordinator?s email address below on or before 3rd Sept **Apply on
the website**. Canvassing will disqualify.
SHORTLISTING & INTERVIEWS:
Shortlisting will take place on 4th Sept, Interviews are _expected_ to
take place on, or shortly after 7th September **Apply on the
website**.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
Fixed term contract, (Naas ? to **Apply on the website**th October
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Absence.
Salary in accordance with LESN Salary Scale beginning Grade 1
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Rata)/(?**Apply on the website** inclusive of PRSI/Pension etc.).
Working hours ? **Apply on the website** hours per week.
Role may be shared between 2 suitably qualified applicants should this
be preferred (both covering 2 different locations).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE DIRECTLY OR
ALTERNATIVELY:
Chief Operations Officer,
County Kildare Local Employment Service Network/Obair,
Unit 5, Rathasker Square,
Kilcullen Road,
Naas,
Co. Kildare.
**Apply on the website**.
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
