Job Details: Peter McVerry Trust: Volunteer and Student Placement Coordinator


Irish Future
Talbot Street
Dublin 1
irishfuture.ie
Peter McVerry Trust: Volunteer and Student Placement Coordinator


TITLE OF POST: VOLUNTEER AND STUDENT PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading organisation in
the field of social care and inclusion.

We are currently recruiting for a Volunteer Student Placement
Coordinator to assist with our volunteer programme, transition year
programme, student placement and European volunteer scheme.

Volunteer and Student Placement Coordinator overlooks 4 programmes:

* SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAMME
* STUDENT PLACEMENTS PROGRAMME
* VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME
* EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY CORPS PROGRAMME

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. TO MANAGE PROGRAMMES:

* Manage four programmes from initiation stage, through planning,
execution, evaluation to closing stage;
* Evaluate and review all the programmes on annual basis;
* Develop activities and workshops;
* Undertake recruitment process for all 4 programmes;
* Review and keep to highest standards programme policies,
procedures, handbooks and any other relevant documentation.
* Prepare and deliver inductions and any necessary training related
to the programmes;
* Represent PMVT on national and international forums, groups and
training;

2. TO REPORT:

* Produce monthly written reports to the Director of Services;
* Provide reports to external organisations/ national bodies when
necessary.

3. TO SUPPORT:

* Oversee work of the Transition Year Programme Facilitator;
* Mentor and lead reflective practise sessions for international
volunteers;
* Provide support to supervisors overlooking volunteer and student
placements.

4. TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:

* Keep detailed records of contact with volunteers? and students;
* Update programmes? databases;
* Maintain students and volunteers? details and documentation;
* Grant writing;
* Liaise with national and international charities and agencies;
* Liaise with colleges and parents when necessary;
* Ensure Data Protection and GDPR is applied in each programme;
* Undertake archive process for all the programmes annually.

5. OTHER DUTIES:

* Any other duties as designated by the Director of Services.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Degree level qualification in social care/youth work, social
science or related field
* Experience in programme, project and/or workshop facilitation.
* Ability to work with a wide range of individuals and organisations
in a non-judgmental and Participant cantered approach.
* Experience in working in fast pace and chaotic environment.
* Experience in the area of homelessness will be beneficial.

* Essential competencies:

*

* Commitment to providing the highest level of service, respect for
others, openness to change.
* Time-management, professionalism & maintaining professional
boundaries
* A good team player with enthusiasm, drive, friendliness and
approachability
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to prioritise workload and solve problems (all other
competencies to be reviewed as part of the supervision and support
process).

Desirable criteria:

* Knowledge of ESC Programme
* Experience of using Salesforce

TO APPLY, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PMVT APPLICATION :

We need : English (Good)

Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others

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