Resettlement Coordinator for the Resettlement Service:
The prison-based Resettlement Coordinator (RC) offers a ‘through-the-gate’ resettlement support for prisoners both before and after release. The RC aims to help identify a prisoner’s resettlement needs and develops a release and post-release plan that offers the best chance of success for that person on release from prison.

The ideal candidate will have:
A relevant third level qualification while not essential is desirable (see a detailed job description below)
A thorough understanding of the Target Groups needs and issues
A good understanding of the Irish Prison Service and the Resettlement and Reintegration process
Must meet the security and health and safety requirements for working within a prison environment
A good general knowledge of:
IASIO and its range of services
The Irish Criminal Justice system
Prisoner Resettlement Work
Desistance Processes
Community based Addiction Services
Homeless Services
Primary Needs
Department of Social Protection schemes
Community and Voluntary Groups
The Irish employment market and training & education opportunities
Semi-state and other agencies, including services providing support and/or training and educational services for marginalised groups

Experience
One years’ experience of working with the Target Group
Teamwork experience
Applicants should refer to the detailed job description, including the necessary competencies required in the attachment below.

Applicants for the above should forward their current Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter, by email no later than Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, to:
Aisling Bracken, Human Resources Manager, IASIO
C/o Kavitha Chandra, Administrative Assistant by e-mail to: kchandra@iasio.ie