Integration Support Worker - 2 year contract

Kildare County Council; Naas; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kildare County Council invites applications for an Integration Support Worker on a 2 year contract. The role focuses on supporting International Protection applicants and beneficiaries through outreach and linkage to services, working with community groups and partner agencies.

Candidates should have 3+ years in similar roles, a solid grasp of Ireland’s protection programmes, and a driver’s licence with access to a car. A Level 6 qualification in related fields is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role with diverse groups in community development.
• Good knowledge of mainstream integration models and Ireland’s International Protection system.
• Experience in providing individual support and outreach.
• Experience collaborating with external agencies including voluntary/public sectors.
• Strong understanding of cultural diversity and ability to adapt approaches.
• Clean, current Class B Driving Licence and access to own car.
• Knowledge of public service organisation and processes.
• Hold a recognised qualification in community development or related field (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support and outreach to IP applicants, Programme Refugees and BOTP.
• Connect applicants with appropriate support services.
• Engage with external agencies and organisations to coordinate services.
• Promote cultural diversity awareness within the team.

Job description

Integration Support Worker - 2 year contract

Kildare County Council

Ref: #JOB-2474246

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Application Details

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Job Description

• 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

Desirable

• a)Hold a recognised qualification (at least level 6 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in community development, development education or social science
• b)Have good interpersonal and communication skills
• c)Experience of report writing
• d)The capacity to manage time efficiently and prioritise tasks as part of a demanding work load
• e)Have the ability to negotiate and handle difficult situations
• f)Experience of financial administration and budgeting
• g)Experience of data management and IT

• Sector: other service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]