Programme Refugee Health Advocate (Part-time)
Funded by H.S.E. Social Inclusion, South East Community Healthcare, the Intercultural Health Hub provides support for the Roma Community, Persons Seeking International Protection and Refugees to access health services and health information. This project serves Waterford City, Waterford County and part of South Tipperary.
Suitable candidates
for these posts should have experience of working with new communities, preferably in the health related area. Candidates should have experience of working from a community development approach and of facilitating groups.
Applicants
for the above post should have a 3rd level qualification in Community Development, social care or Youth and Community work. It is desirable that candidates have 3 years’ experience, with a proven track record of working with Minority or Diverse Groups. It is desirable that candidates applying for Health Advocate posts have diverse language skills such as Arabic for working with Refugees, and Czech or Slovak for working with Roma. Own transport with a full licence is essential.
To apply
please request a Job Description and Application Form from jobs@wstcys.ie
Closing date for return of applications by e-mail is 5.00pm Friday 2nd July 2021.
Short-listing will apply and a panel may be formed for future vacancies
First round interviews will be held on 9th July 2021
Waterford & South Tipperary Community Youth Service is an equal opportunities employer.