Trauma-Informed Migrant Victim Support Advocate

Doras; Limerick; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Doras in Limerick is seeking a Migrant Victim Support (MVS) Support Worker to deliver trauma-informed casework and advocacy for crime victims, with a focus on migrant communities. You will work with Garda Victim Services, INAR, HSE, and other agencies, providing outreach, maintaining case records, and supporting clients through reporting options, housing, healthcare, and entitlements.

A third-level qualification in law or related field, two years’ direct experience with vulnerable groups, and

Qualifications

• A third-level qualification in law or a related field.
• At least two years’ direct support experience with vulnerable migrants/refugees or victims.
• Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practice.
• Knowledge of Irish and EU victims’ rights legislation and immigration processes.
• Fluent in Portuguese and/or Spanish.
• Excellent communication, advocacy, and organisational skills.
• Experience working with interpreters and cross-cultural communication.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed one-to-one casework support to victims of crime.
• Outreach within migrant communities and local organisations to raise awareness.
• Liaise with Garda Victim Services, INAR, DoJ, HSE Safeguarding Teams and others.
• Collect and analyse anonymised case data; prepare monthly activity reports.
• Participate in supervision, debriefing and reflective practice.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cross-cultural communication

Communication

Advocacy

Case management

Microsoft Office

Education

Third-level qualification in law or related field

Tools

Case management tools

Job description

Doras in Limerick is seeking a Migrant Victim Support (MVS) Support Worker to deliver trauma-informed casework and advocacy for crime victims, with a focus on migrant communities. You will work with Garda Victim Services, INAR, HSE, and other agencies, providing outreach, maintaining case records, and supporting clients through reporting options, housing, healthcare, and entitlements.

A third-level qualification in law or related field, two years’ direct experience with vulnerable groups, and