Integration Support Worker - 2 Year Contract

Kildare County Council; Kildare; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kildare County Council in Ireland seeks a community development professional to engage with diverse groups, support IP and refugee protection programmes, and connect young refugees and Programme Refugees with local support services. The role involves outreach, collaboration with voluntary and public bodies, and adapting to a multicultural environment.

Candidates should have 3+ years in similar roles, a clean Class B driving licence, and access to a car.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in community development or similar role.
• Experience working with diverse groups and youth.
• Good working knowledge of integration policies and IP/Refugee protection programmes.
• Experience coordinating with voluntary and public sector organisations.
• Strong understanding of cultural diversity and adapting approaches.

Skills

Community development

Outreach experience

Interagency collaboration

Cultural diversity awareness

Public service knowledge

Job description

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms:

a) Have at least 3 years’ experience working in a similar type role with diverse groups in a community development setting;

b) Possess a good working knowledge of the mainstream model of integration and the policies which govern Ireland’s International Protection system, Irish Refugee Protection programme and Temporary Protection programme;

c) Have experience of providing individual support and outreach;

d) Have experience of working with other external agencies and organisations including both voluntary and public sector;

e) Possess a good working knowledge of the youth sector and the ability to connect International Protection (IP) applicants, Programme Refugees and Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP) aged 15-24 years with the appropriate support services;

f) Have a strong understanding of the concept of cultural diversity and the ability to adapt working approach to embrace many different nationalities and cultures;

g) Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and processes of community development with expertise in a broad range of development models, particularly those appropriate to minority ethnic groups;

h) Hold a clean, current Class B Driving Licence and have access to his/her own car; i) Have a satisfactory knowledge of public service organisation or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

On appointment successful candidates will be placed on the first point of the salary scale. Appointment to a higher point of the salary scale may apply to candidates employed elsewhere in the public service, subject to verification of service history.