Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) Community Development Officer (35 hours per week)
Our Mission: The Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership Company Limited aims to collectively work to increase the economic base and resources of the community, and to develop and sustain the education, work and life opportunities of all the people of the area.
Purpose of the Job: The Community Development Worker will be responsible for the delivery of a set of actions outlined in the new Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). The Community Development Worker will work within the Community Development Team and will report to the Community Development Coordinator.
Main duties and responsibilities
To deliver on a range of community development focused initiatives outlined in our SICAP programme in collaboration with community stakeholders including:
Area Based Planning
Active Citizenship
Providing capacity building to local groups and SICAP programme target groups in the area
Co-ordinating the Restorative Practice Steering Committee, Cherry Orchard Restorative Forum and associated initiatives
To co-ordinate and support the Dublin 10 Be Well Community Response to Mental Health Forum and other relevant networks and groups. Preparation for and coordination of groups and networks; planning and delivery of relevant training; co-ordination of other events and initiatives; supporting networks to engage in relevant local structures; and coordination of integrated responses to identified anti-poverty issues and policy initiatives.
To work with the Community Development Coordinator on a number of other initiatives.
To work in collaboratively on joint initiatives across all SICAP goals promoting community development principles and practice.
To prepare timely reports for presentation to the Community Development Coordinator.
To report on a regular basis to the Community Development sub- group of the Partnership.
To carry out other relevant duties, which may be assigned from time to time.
Reporting
Keeping project files including on line reporting tools up to date to effectively manage a computerised client caseload system (IRIS) to ensure that the appropriate tracking mechanisms are in place.
Developing and implementing evaluation systems to assess the impact of the programme
The principal duties and responsibilities as outlined above indicate the main functions and responsibilities of the post and are subject to review and amendment in light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined from time to time by the designated line manager.
Key Skills/Competencies:
The Officer will have a number of years’ experience in the community development arena or in a related field (three years minimum)
Excellent standard of education including a relevant third level qualification (e.g. community development or related field)
Clear understanding of Community Development Principles
Excellent interpersonal, communication, relationship building, organisational, report writing, ICT, and time management skills
Capacity to effectively interact and take a leadership role with a broad range of stakeholders
Capacity to work well within a team, ability to adopt a flexible and responsive approach to working in a community context
Terms of the Appointment
This is a fixed term contract from May 2015 to the 31st of December 2015
The salary will be €36,081 depending on qualifications and experience
Hours 35 per week, over five days Monday-Friday with some level of work flexibility expected
Application Process:
Applications must be made by way of an Application Form only, with a detailed cover letter to the Office Manager Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership Company Ltd, 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot Dublin 10.
Please note this post will be subject to Garda Clearance
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday the 5th of June 2015 at 1.00p.m. (no late applications will be accepted)
Interviews will be held week ending the 12th of June 2015
Job description, application from : mshelley@bles.ie or telephone: 01-6235612
Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership Co Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.