POSITION SUMMARY
Working as part of the national team of Development Officers, the Development Officer for this position will work a five day week in the Dublin, Kildare & Wicklow area. The essential role of the Development Officer is to deliver on the core objectives of Mental Health Ireland’s Strategy. This will include supporting the establishment, operation and development of the network of local MHAs, in CHO 6, 7 & 9, the coproduction and delivery of Mental Health Promotion projects, Recovery education / Initiatives and training for volunteers.
The Development Officer will represent MHI in Dublin, Kildare & Wicklow in collaboration with the HSE and other related stakeholders in the community both statutory and voluntary with the objective of working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the population. The Development Officer will report to the Deputy CEO and work closely with both the national office team and the Development Officer team to coproduce projects, campaigns and communication and to share expertise and unique local initiatives. The role demands flexible working hours which will necessitate some attendance at out of hours meetings/events related to the duties of a Development Officer.
THE PERSON
We are looking for a person who is looking for challenging role in which to develop and utilize their wide range of skills working with a successful organisation to deliver and develop Mental Health Ireland’s Strategic Plan in the community.
You will be working to bring about real change and introduce new support networks to both the public and service users across a wide range of platforms. You will also be involved in supporting the delivery and management of MHI’s training programmes which are a blend of in person and online presentations and engagements.
You will develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of both online and community groups, statutory bodies and other NGO across many sectors. Your skills will be maximized to deliver on the plans that MHI has to establish, develop and support services in the Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare area.
To view the full details of this position along with the required skills and qualifications, please go to the MHI website or click here: https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/mental-health-ireland-jobs/
Conditions of employment:
The Development Officer will be based at a location that will best serve the area to which they are assigned in the east of the country. This location will be agreed with Mental Health Ireland Head Office. The person will be required periodically to attend regional meetings. The position is based on a 5 day week (37 hours), exclusive of lunch hours, with flexible working hours including regular evening work and occasional week-end working.
The salary for this post is analogous with Grade VII, HSE the salary scale the first point of which is €48,015 (as at April 2017). This post is being offered on the basis of a two year, fixed term, fixed purpose contract of employment. Garda vetting is required for this position.
To apply
for the role please email your CV along with a covering letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this position to recruitment@mentalhealthireland.ie.
Please ensure to include Job Reference Number 2021 – 010 in your letter of application amd CV
Closing date:
Thursday, 25th February 2021 at 4pm. Any applications received after this time will not be considered.