Main Purpose of the Job:
The Community Navigator will have the responsibility for providing tailored one to one support to disabled people in County Monaghan to help address their social isolation and support their participation in our online digital skills training programme.
Reporting Arrangements & Management Responsibility: The Community Navigator will be responsible and report to the ONSIDE Project Coordinator. The post holder will not have any staff management responsibilities.

Key duties and responsibilities:
The key duties and major responsibilities of the Community Navigator will include the following:
To provide tailored one to one support to disabled people to help address their social isolation.
To support disabled people in Monaghan to become active participants on our online social inclusion and digital training workshops.
To organise and deliver a number of 8-week programmes with ONSIDE disabled participants either online or in mainstream community venues in County Monaghan and work with ILMI staff to identify speakers from appropriate local mainstream services with responsibility for social inclusion.
To work closely with ILMI Onside community navigators in Counties Cavan and Louth to coordinate digital training workshops.
To ensure a confidential and person centred approach in working with ONSIDE participants.
To comply with all the reporting requirements to ensure robust governance of the project including maintenance of accurate records.
To ensure compliance with internal procedures and appropriate legislation relevant to the role.
To build trusting and supportive relationships with participants.
To work in conjunction with other teams (internal & external) to develop links and partnerships with both statutory and voluntary agencies.
To participate in monthly planning and reporting meetings with ILMI community navigators and the Project Manager
To participate in monthly meetings with the ONSIDE Project Team, including the following Project personnel specifically:
Digital Inclusion Trainers (Supporting Communities)
Website Developer (Disability Action Northern Ireland)
Disability Health and Housing Officer (ILMI)
Community Navigators (ILMI and Disability Action Northern Ireland)
Peer Advocate Co-ordinator (Disability Action Northern Ireland)
To maintain records which will assist in the interim and final evaluation of the ONSIDE Project; and
To prepare and present quarterly progress reports to the Onside Project Manager
To maintain financial records related to the ONSIDE Project expenditure.
To adhere to agreed corporate quality standards.
To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time by ILMI in line with the status of the post.
NB: – The organisation reserves the right to vary these terms and conditions of employment at its discretion in circumstances where such variation is in the interests of improving the efficiency of the organisation’s business. The organisation also reserves the right to review, revise, amend or replace policies / procedures from time to time reflecting the changing needs of the business.
ILMI offers a dynamic and flexible working environment and the chance to use your skills and knowledge to make a genuine difference. Applicants will be assessed against the following essential / desirable requirements and are encouraged to use their applications to provide examples of the manner in which they meet these criteria.

Essential requirements:
A qualification in Community Development, Equality Studies, Disability Studies or a or minimum three year’s experience in a relevant organisation;
A proven commitment to human rights and equality;
Proven experience of assessing, identifying and addressing the social isolation needs of disabled people (or other similar disadvantaged or vulnerable groups).
Knowledge and understanding of the local, national policy and international fora that relate to disabled people;
Commitment to the values of the ILMI and the philosophy of Independent Living;
An understanding of the Social model of disability;
Proven experience of working in a person-centred context
Experience of working in a human rights or community development organisation experiencing similar issues at local or national level;
Demonstrated experience to network;
Excellent communication skills;
Computer literacy, including familiarity with new media technologies.
The ability to meet the travel requirements of the post – ie to undertake travel throughout Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
The Community Navigator role will be based remotely. Successful candidate should have the ability to work from home. Laptop and mobile phone will be provided by ILMI for the duration of the maternity cover.

To Apply:
Please return your CV (with references) and cover letter outlining why you should be considered for this role to angelacoleman@ilmi.ie
Closing date for applications is Friday 9th October before 5.00pm
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place on the week of the 19th October 2020. Interviews will take place via Zoom.