Role of A.S.S.C. Court Accompaniment Officer
The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of court services, working alongside the National Service Coordinator. Which includes providing advocacy phone support and liaising with the Support & Advocacy Officers. Reporting to management and compiling monthly reports. The post holder will also work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and follow child protection policies and procedures. They will be participating in regular clinical supervision.
Reporting to: Higher Management & National Service Coordinator
Working Relationships: The Court Accompaniment Officer will work closely with the Directors of A.S.S.C. and liaise with other A.S.S.C. staff team and volunteer members.
This is a new fixed full-time role, which will advance with work already in place.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities of A.S.S.C. Court Accompaniment Officer
Work alongside higher management & coordinators for the implementation of increasing court accompaniment referrals
Work alongside higher management & coordinators for the implementation of the expansion of A.S.S.C. court accompaniment services nationwide
Provide advocacy phone support to families whose child/ren are impacted by crime
Work alongside the A.S.S.C. Support & Advocacy Officers nationwide & Advocate in Barnahus West
Oversee the coordinating of Dublin and national court accompaniment referrals
Support the coordination of the court accompaniment onsite volunteers
Debriefing volunteers post accompaniment
Support in the recruitment & training of volunteers & staff when required
Develop and update Advocacy training manuals
Oversee and provide support for the implementation of national court accompaniment 3-year strategy plan.
Report statistics & activity to management monthly, for the Directors Report
Attend monthly clinical supervision
Attend monthly line management and case management
Facilitate effective communication between volunteers, staff, stakeholders and other professionals, agencies involved with A.S.S.C. services
Note: This job description will be reviewed and updated in line with the needs of the work of A.S.S.C.

Person Specification
Essential Requirements
Relevant & recognised third level qualification within the domain of social care, youth work, psychology, psychotherapy, or any other relevant area of study and at least 3 years proven experience of such role, or of a similar role.
This role also demands occasional travel on a national level, but primarily be situated in the CCJ (Criminal Courts of Justice), in Dublin
Worked or experience in supporting vulnerable families/children or in similar field for a minimum of 3 years
An understanding of the Children’s First and Child Protection guidelines
Experience of victim support
A strong sense of empathy

Confidentiality
A solid understanding of boundaries
Openness and flexibility in the work
A self-motivated personality
Excellent computer skills
Excellent statistical collection skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent record-keeping

Desirable Requirements
Having an understanding of criminal justice system in Ireland
Experience in providing individual/group training
Experience working/volunteering within the volunteer sector
Previous experience managing people
Previous experience within the judicial system
Previous experience working within sexual assault treatment units (SATU)
Experience in compiling documents /policies
Experience in CRM software e.g. Salesforce
The ability to work remotely

Terms & Conditions
Location: A.S.S.C. Head Office (TBD). Remote working model is available. This role will be situated primarily in CCJ, Dublin
Terms of Contract: A fixed term contract for 2 years, subject to funding
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours a week). Some occasional unsocial hours will be required and flagged well in advance. Time in lieu system is in place.
Renumeration: Salary €34,000 per annum.
Annual Leave: 22 days annual leave (exclusive of public holidays) per calendar year.
Please forward a C.V. & cover letter to administration@assc.ie
Closing date for applications: Monday 19th June 2023 @ 5 pm