JRS Ireland is now seeking to recruit for the role of Projects Worker.
This is a full time role ( * hours per week)
principally based in the Dublin but with travel throughout Ireland
required. Initial contract is for * months with
renewal subject to funding and performance.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The primary responsibility of the Projects Worker position is to
coordinate development and delivery of projects in IPAS centres and to
support outreach and other services in accordance with the needs of
residents and the strategic priorities for JRS Ireland. Duties below
are illustrative, and not exhaustive, and also are subject to change
in line with priority needs of protection applicants and changes in
the organisation’s strategic direction:
* To support the delivery of JRS Ireland flagship projects,
including the Fáilte Project.
* To assist JRS Ireland staff, volunteers and interns in the
delivery of specific agreed project services, including the provision
of reception and orientation supports in the Balseskin Reception
Centre, and alternative locations as required.
* To support delivery of other projects/ activities in IPAS centres
according to need and in consultation with your line manager.
* To assist with the provision of targeted supports to increase
understanding and enhance the capacity of asylum seekers to submit
their applications for international protection.
* To assist with the planning and delivery of activities and other
initiatives as part of agreed JRS Europe and JRS International
projects.
* To assist with JRS Ireland awareness raising and education
activities, in particular the JRS Ireland Intercultural & Interfaith
Calendar.
* To support delivery of the JRS Ireland Summer Programme, Christmas
Appeals and other JRS Ireland activities as required.
* To support JRS Ireland staff in the provision of outreach,
accompaniment and integration supports to individuals, families and
children residing in IPAS centres.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
* A relevant third-level qualification in community development,
social work, social science or an equivalent combination of education
and experience.
* 1 year or more demonstrable work experience in a similar role.
* A full clean driving licence.
* An understanding and knowledge of the asylum process in Ireland,
the operation of the IPAS system and the integration of migrants.
* Experience of working with vulnerable groups, social exclusion and
disadvantaged communities.
* Commitment to social justice and the JRS mission ‘to accompany,
to serve and to advocate the cause of refugees and forcibly displaced
persons’.
BENEFITS PACKAGE:
* Competitive Salary (Commensurate with Experience)
* Employer pension contribution.
* Employer funded training opportunities.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* External Group Supervision.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application pack available by r equest from **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
No CVs or Cover Letters will be accepted. All applications for this
position must be received by 5PM WEDNESDAY 1ST MAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
_JRS Ireland is an equal opportunities employer._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
