Administrator - Suicide or Survive - Shankill, Co Dublin

Administrator – Suicide or Survive – Shankill, Co Dublin

Posted under Management / Administration on January 6th, 2016

Suicide or Survive (SOS) is an Irish charity focussed on breaking down the stigma associated with mental health issues and ensuring that those affected have access to quality recovery services that are right for the individual.

We are working to build a society where people embrace their mental health wellness and those with difficulties are treated with dignity and respect, and experience a service that offers them hope, a safe place and a positive future.

SOS provides three essential programmes;

The Eden Program was established by SOS to provide a safe space for those in need who have attempted suicide or have had suicidal thoughts.

It provides a supportive weekly group environment over a 6 monthly period in which up to 10/12 participants per program become more aware of their own psychological states and can develop independence in terms of confidence and communication skills, and an understanding of their own options, both therapeutic and personal.

The Wellness workshop is a one day programme for anybody & everybody. SOS is committed to running Wellness Workshops in every community in Ireland. These workshops aim to help each participant understand, take charge of and take responsibility of their own mental health. The workshop can be of benefit to anyone who is interested in mental health and wellness.

WRAP – (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) is a 2.5 day programme designed for an individual to monitor and manage their own mental wellness, through using WRAP an individual will develop their own tailored wellness action plan to monitor and maintain wellness.

Post: Administrator

Overall Reporting to: CEO

Contract: 12 month

Location: Shankill, Co Dublin

Hours: 5 days per week, Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm

Salary: €25,000

Role

Manage, plan, organise and co-ordinate the day to day administrative activities of SOS. This includes, but is not limited to, secretarial duties, composing letters, reports, advertisements etc. and the maintaining a good filing system.
Managing and monitoring incoming mail, email and phones ensuring that all are handled in an efficient manner in relation to the Code of Ethics and Good Practice of SOS.
Display excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to make decisions, take the initiative and use problem-solving skills.
Liaise with different organisations and personnel in a professional/supportive manner and to act as liaison person between external personnel and organisations and SOS Management and staff.
Work as part of a team
Be able to provide information such as daily worksheets, weekly and monthly reports and to integrate data into spreadsheets, and to manage databases.
Flexibility (including occasionally, flexibility of working hours) and when required, cover any and all other duties assigned to you by the CEO.

All positions are subject to a 3 month probationary period. All job descriptions will be reviewed on a 3 monthly rolling basis to ensure that they properly reflect the needs of the Organisation as they evolve over time. This review will be carried out by the CEO and a director of SOS, in conjunction with the relevant employee.

Essential

Strong administration experience

Excellent proficiency in MS office is essential

Strong experience of social media platforms to include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIN, Instagram etc.

Strong ability to work independently, post induction

Must have own transport

Person Specification

Genuine interest in the work of Suicide or Survive

Excellent Office Administration skills

Must be a strong team player

Excellent written and verbal communication

Can work on own initiative