Job Description
Illustrative duties are below:
To provide outreach, accompaniment and integration supports to individuals, families and children residing in IPAS centres and alternative emergency and temporary locations.
To support asylum applicants to navigate the protection process and beyond, to assist them access rights and entitlements (e.g welfare, legal, medical, education and employment) and to provide individual follow up where appropriate.
To help resolve emerging concerns related to living conditions, safety and wellbeing in IPAS accommodation and assist vulnerable applicants to access appropriate supports and services.
To deliver regular information and advice clinics in IPAS accommodation centres and alternative accommodation locations.
To assist with the delivery of and development of JRS integration and transition supports to prepare asylum seekers for and meet their changing needs in life outside the IPAS accommodation system.
To identify concerns and challenges encountered in the delivery of outreach supports and services to inform advocacy priorities.
To assist when necessary in delivering flagship JRS projects and core organisational activities.

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.
2 years 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 Direct Provision 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 Package (Commensurate with Experience).
Employer pension contribution.
Employer funded training opportunities.
Employee Assistance Programme.
External Group Supervision.

Application Process:
Full job description available here.
Application forms are available here. No CVs or Cover Letters will be accepted. All applications for this position must be submitted to info@jrs.ie and received by 5PM Wednesday 30th November 2022.