Core Focus:
The core focus of the role will be delivering employment supports and working with people distanced from the labour market to help them progress towards education, training or employment opportunities.
General Key Responsibilities:
Meeting unemployed people on a one to one basis in various locations in the region to help them plan for the future;
Working with local employers to identify progression opportunities for people;
Maintain accurate records of work undertaken that contains detailed up-to-date engagement notes, full details of specific interventions, evidence of positive outcomes etc;
Undertake tasks including LEADER/SICAP grant application procedures, processing, monitoring and project file maintenance.
To adhere to the operating rules of different funding programmes and keep appropriate and up to date records of all project activities.
Organise conferences and seminars and disseminate information in response to community needs including: webinars, virtual and in-person networking events;
Undertake ongoing evaluation of outcomes and impacts of projects;
Carry out risk assessments and manage risks – in conjunction with Team Leader – as required;
Review with Team Leader progress against outcomes against performance targets and reflect on practice;
Work in collaboration with our Development Officer teams to maximise opportunities and support across all programmes and initiatives;
Work in an integrated manner with other relevant service providers.
Work on any new programmes or initiatives relevant to the role.
Person Specification:
Excellent organisation and communication skills.
Knowledge and Experience of working with those experiencing barriers to employment;
Excellent IT skills, including a proficiency in Microsoft office and online communication platforms;
Excellent reporting and writing skills
Essential Requirements:
A relevant 3rd Level qualification, at Level 7 or higher, in the area of career guidance or counselling or Rural Development related field, and or willing to work towards L7 accreditation in career guidance or counselling once appointed.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the area of employment, enterprise and or career guidance /job coaching
Full Drivers Licence and own car.
A panel may be established from which future vacancies may be filled.
Application to include Cover Letter and Current CV to:
Maura Walsh, CEO
IRD Duhallow, James O Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co Cork.
duhallow@irdduhallow.com
Closing date 5th May 2023