Job Details: Leitrim Integrated Development Company: Employment Specialist


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Leitrim Integrated Development Company: Employment Specialist


Leitrim Integrated Development Company GLG wishes to recruit an

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST FOR INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT AND SUPPORT (IPS) IN
EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS (EIP)

JOB SUMMARY:?The purpose of this post is to provide a recovery
focused supported employment service by working with individuals who
have experienced first episode psychosis and who wish to gain open
competitive employment. The Employment Specialist will work directly
with employers to secure employment opportunities and provide ongoing
support to both employers and the individuals to retain them in work.
This position requires a high level of accountability to employment
related outcomes.

RESPONSIBLE TO:?Operationally reports to the Leitrim Development Co
project lead with clinical support and advice provided by the HSE
Occupational Therapist Manager or designated person.

LOCATION:?between bases in Drumshanbo and Sligo town covering both
counties Leitrim and Sligo.

Position:?Fulltime 5 days per week. Work hours will usually be
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travel to and work in different locations which requires flexibility.
This position is being offered for an initial period of two years and
subject to funding thereafter.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

* Significant prior employment services or other relevant experience.
* Experience of working with and supporting people who have
experienced mental health problems (or other unemployed disadvantaged
groups) to obtain and to remain in employment.
* Transport essential with full clean driving licence.
* Knowledge of recruitment and employment principles, methods,
techniques and resources and of the social welfare system.
* Knowledge of disability and special needs issues in relation to
employment/ education.
* Understanding of relevant disability and employment policy and
legislation
* A good understanding of the principles and practice of IPS (and
EIP)
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively
communicate with a wide range of individuals and ability to
successfully canvas employers on behalf of individuals.

Full Job description is available on request from?**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** . In order to apply please submit a letter of application
and a current Curriculum Vitae, by email to?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
stating EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST for the attention of Mr Brian Smyth,
Leitrim Development Company, Church St, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim?by
5.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM FRIDAY THE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Shortlisting will apply.

_LEITRIM INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY CLG IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY
OF EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES._


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Type: Permanent
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Category: Health

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