Responsibilities
Support Work
To respond to contacts made by PwMS and their families.
To complete an assessment of need to include, goal setting, planned Development, personal advocacy and referral to appropriate agencies.
To liaise with relevant statutory and voluntary bodies based on identified needs.
To respond to referrals and /or information requests from local allied health care professionals and/or other agencies.
To maintain appropriate records on Sales Force (MS Ireland’s CRM) regarding casework ensuring that these are kept confidential and up-dated at all times.
The model of intervention is Solution Focused, and will prioritise those newly diagnosed.
Community Development
To ensure that programmes, identified by MS Ireland, are available within existing resources in the Region e.g. Getting the Balance Right, Self-Management, Newly diagnosed etc.
To link and develop appropriate working relationship with the HSE but specifically with the Primary Care Structures and make appropriate referrals.
To identify and apply for additional sources of funding and/or resources, e.g. Lottery, community grants, etc. to fund the provision of identified programmes.
To work closely with the Regional Team and local Branches to ensure that effective communication is maintained between local Branches and the regional office.
To plan regional Integrated meetings with the Regional Team and local Branch network
To plan public awareness/World MS Day seminars and others according to the local resources/ environment /needs.
General
To carry out relevant administration at regional office level to include maintenance of case notes and record keeping ensuring that all information is accurate and up to-date inputting into Salesforce monthly.
To contribute, with the Regional Team, to the achievement of the organisational strategic goals, to work collaboratively with all departments of the organisation, e.g. Advocacy, Communications, Fundraising, Corporate Services, Finances etc.
To co-operate with the Regional Team in the management of Regional Budgets and take corrective action where necessary.
To attend team meetings to plan and coordinate activities in line with the strategic goals and plan of MS Ireland.
To participate in 1:1 supervision with manager
Represent MS Ireland at HSE and other relevant external meetings as directed.
To abide by the health and safety regulations of MS Ireland and statutory regulations and abide by standard operating procedures relating to the Regional Office’s activities (e.g. fire procedures, safety of staff etc) in order to ensure that the well-being of all staff and service users is maintained.
To work within the policies of MS Ireland in order to ensure that consistant delivery of service and quality standards are adhered to.
To carry out duties as may reasonably be requested by the Line Manager to ensure a comprehensive, consistent and high-quality service to PwMS at all times.

Experience
Qualifications and Experience
A relevant third level qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Social Care, Educator,
Community Development
A broad understanding of disability issues.
The ability to work as part of a team and on their own initiative
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ideal candidate will have practical experience in the provision of care, support
and advocacy to people with a neurological and/or physical condition
Full clean driving licence.

Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential
Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of packages
Ability to treat people with dignity and facilitate independence essential
Ability to work as a full team member

Application details:
To apply for the position please send the following documents by email to: recruitment@MS-Society.ie by 31st of July 2023.
Cover letter, outlining your experience and suitability (by way of specific examples) for the post and your reason for applying
Full CV and contact information
Please ensure the Job Title is referenced in the subject of the email