Job Coach - Sligo Temporary cover

EmployAbility Northwest Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization in Dublin is seeking a dedicated Employment Support Specialist to help individuals with disabilities find meaningful employment. You will manage a caseload, conduct assessments, and liaise with employers to identify job opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a background in social care or related fields, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A minimum of 2 years experience is required, and you will need to be proactive and empathetic in approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in employment support.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professional standards and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients to secure meaningful paid employment.
• Conduct individual assessments and develop employment plans.
• Liaise with employers to source and secure job opportunities.

Skills

Communications

Interpersonal Skills

Sales

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Working on own Initiative

Education

No Qualification OR Social Care, Social Studies, Sales, Marketing, Business, HR, Employment, Recruitment

Job description

EMPLOYMENT ABILITY NORTH WEST, Unit 1, Custom House Quay, Co. Sligo, F91 CD54

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Are you interested in a career that values your talent for interpersonal communication, your strong organisational skills, and a natural empathy to help people with disabilities find real, life-enriching jobs?

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 25 clients to work towards achieving agreed Key Performance Indicators i.e. securing meaningful paid employment in the open labour market
• Conduct an individual assessment to identify the Jobseekers interests, capacities and needs
• Conduct interviews with the Jobseeker and other stakeholders to determine the Jobseeker’s employment aspirations, experiences, abilities, skills, and potential obstacles
• Establish a rapport with the Jobseeker and develop a positive working relationship
• Ensure that the Jobseeker is actively engaged in all phases of the job placement process
• CV & job applications – empowering and enabling
• Approaching employers directly, assist clients to identify employers and to identify vacancies
• Undertake employment assessment and career planning with participants to assess their employment goals and establish individual employment plans
• Design proactive job development strategies as needed, including job customisation to help participants secure employment opportunities
• Ensure participants are equal and active partners in the process
• Be proactive in working with employers to source and secure employment opportunities for participants
• Provide information and support for employers as agreed with the individual to ensure that employment is sustained
• Work with the employee and employer in negotiating appropriate workplace adjustments
• Identify potential employment opportunities through accessing existing employment labour market, conducting employment surveys and networking
• Market Employability Northwest Supported Employment service to both potential jobseekers and employers
• Prepare clients for interviews
• Complete an environmental analysis to assess whether the workplace will be a supportive environment for a Jobseeker who may need some level of ongoing support from his/her co-workers. Ongoing performance monitoring & review
• Arrange job interviews for the Jobseeker and accompany to job interviews as required
• Act as an advocate for the Jobseeker where necessary
• Provide support to the job seeker, employer, supervisor, and co-workers
• Report on a regular basis regarding the jobseeker’s progress
• Respond immediately when issues arise concerning the jobseeker’s wellbeing
• Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality at all times
• Participate in staff training and development programmes
• Liaise as necessary with DSP on jobseeker activity and progression
• Liaise with relevant organisations to support Jobseeker’s labour market needs. Signposting where appropriate
• General knowledge of social welfare/grants/incentives
• Maintaining strong personal and professional boundaries
• Reports/Record keeping
• Excellent written & verbal communication

Sector: administrative and support service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: No QualificationOR Social Care, Social Studies, Sales, Marketing, Business, HR, Employment, Recruitment

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Interpersonal Skills, Manual, Sales/Marketing
• Competency Skills: Decision Making, Leadership, Problem Solving, Working on own Initiative
• Specialising In: disability, employment support
• Driving Licence: Full B