North Cork Rural Community Health Worker
We are seeking applications for 1 X full time (39 hour weekly) position for a duration of 2 years with a 6 month review
Location: Duhallow area of North Cork IRD Duhallow, James O Keeffe Institute Newmarket.
Closing Date for receipt of applications: Friday 10th February 2023 @ 5pm .
Job Description:
This is a new and exciting non clinical post for someone who enjoys working with people and groups, has knowledge of the broad range of supports and services provided by community and voluntary organisations and an interest in Community Health and Wellbeing as well as working knowledge and awareness of the social determinants of health.
The post will be managed by IRD Duhallow
The post holder will also have a reporting relationship to the employing organisation in the local area as well as a local steering group comprised of local representation/stakeholders with representatives from CKHC HSE. The posts are funded by CKCH HSE Mental Health Services and are administer and supported through Cork North Community Work Department CKCH HSE.
The overall aim of the post:
The Rural Community Health Work post will form part of a team of rural community health workers across rural areas of North Cork enhancing existing services to support the development and delivery of a Community Health Programme locally inclusive of the organisation and delivery of specific suicide awareness trainings and wellbeing workshops. The areas of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention in the rural communities will also be supported by this post.
Suicide Prevention: explores ways of mitigating the risk of suicide in the community i.e. by empowering people to be aware of and encouraged to engage in activities that contribute to their overall mental, physical health and wellbeing.
Suicide Intervention: seeks to inform members of the community with up to date and relevant information in how to access support services for themselves or others who are emotionally vulnerable and maybe having thoughts of suicide – it also includes informing the community of the range of mental health/wellbeing/suicide prevention training modules that are available both face to face and online.
Suicide postvention: offers anyone bereaved or affected by suicide information on the supports available i.e. via the (SBLO service) – Suicide Bereavement Liaison service – Samaritans etc. ‘Lighting the Way’ bereavement resource – postvention also seeks to prepare professionals in the local area by the establishment of designated postvention network that would work together to create a localised postvention policy that is enacted after a critical incident has taken place – the formation of this postvention network is supported by targeted online postvention training for designated and established groups – to support the community in the aftermath of suspected suicide.
Principle areas of responsibility:
Development of a series of health focused initiatives in partnership with local community, organisations, steering group etc as per the needs of the local community and population groups.
Organise/delivery of a range of specific training programmes related to Suicide Awareness/Intervention/post-vention work/health and wellbeing support workshops (training will be provided and a training plan agreed at steering group meetings)
Liaise with other CHWs and projects in terms of shared learning and development of best practice models.
Disseminate accurate information on accessing support services and locally when needed.
To establish and maintain effective liaison with stakeholders including health services (e.g Health & Social care professionals, GPs , PHN, Community Mental Health Teams etc ), voluntary, social and education resources, attending relevant meetings as necessary and engaging with Community Health Network Structures as appropriate.
Work closely with the service steering group which will include Provision of comprehensive reports, completion of data tracking at quarterly steering group meetings.
Adhere to confidentiality and information sharing protocols at all times
Introduce and work with local key community partners on the establishment of the post-vention network (further information will be provided)
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post-holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time-to-time.
Person Specification
Age: The lower age limit applying to this post is 18 years. The upper age limit for this competition is 65 years. (In accordance with current legislation).
Any candidate, who reaches the age of 65 years prior to appointment, will cease to be eligible and therefore, will not be appointed to the post.
Professional Qualifications Experience and Eligibility: A relevant qualification in the area of Community Work/Community Development/Community Education/Community Mental Health & Wellbeing e.g. a certificate, diploma or degree in Youth and Community Work / Community Education. OR
At least two years’ experience relevant to the post with a good standard of education (both formal and informal education/training considered)
Essential Requirements
Skills
Facilitation skills with individuals and groups
Report Writing.
Good Research Skills.
Good I.T. Skills.
Excellent Communication skills
Planning & Evaluation of work
Team working and working on own initiative.
Access to own transport & full clean drivers licence (employer indemnity will be required).
Experience/Knowledge
Experience and knowledge of community based programmes and experience of facilitation & group work.
Knowledge of social determinants of health
Knowledge of and experience of networking with voluntary, community & statutory agencies
Experience of working across a range of groups and age ranges.
Knowledge of issues/factors affecting poor and positive mental health.
Knowledge of the benefits of life-long learning/adult education.
Ability to work on own initiative and on developing projects.
Values: The suitable candidate will demonstrate a commitment to community development approaches to practise/social inclusion/social justice/anti discriminatory practise and essentially be a kind approachable person who can work with all types of person and groups.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Tenure The current vacancy is to fill a Community Health Work post in IRD Duhallow area. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full/part-time duration may be filled.
Working Hours: 1 x 39 hour post/ Evening and weekend working may be required from time to time. Remuneration: Annual Salary Scale €32,000 – €38,000 in line with relevant experience and qualifications applied to the 39 hour weekly position
Annual Leave: The annual leave associated with the post will be informed by the employing organisation
Probation: All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of 6 months
Application Process; Applications can be submitted by email to duhallow@irdduhallow.com or posted to IRD Duhallow James O Keeffe Institute Newmarket Cork by 5pm Fri 10th Feb 2023
- CV and Cover letter will be required
- Shortlisting process will apply
- 3 referees will be required, details to be supplied with application
Agri-Ecology Specialist for the Duhallow Farming for Blue Dot Catchments EIP Project
Full Time
Further information in relation to this exciting opportunity can be found in the below document.
Forward CV to Maura Walsh
duhallow@irdduhallow.com
029-60633
Applications must be received by 8th November 2022
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IRD Duhallow Agri Specialist job description
CE Rehabilitation Scheme Supervisor
39 hours per week based on annual contract pay scale as per CE Supervisor rates of pay.
Location: Duhallow area of North Cork IRD Duhallow, James O Keeffe Institute Newmarket.
Closing Date for receipt of applications: Friday 10th February 2023 @ 5pm .
Roles and responsibilities of the employee:
- To ensure the effective and efficient management of the human, financial and resources of the CE scheme with an overall objective to provide opportunities for people in recovery from substance misuse to re-engage into their communities and activate them for entry to the labour market;
- Support 7 CE participants to increase their self-esteem, enhance their CV, get ‘job ready’ or ‘further education ready’;
- Strategically liaise with community resources and agencies in supporting the participants to avail of progression / self-development opportunities;
- Engage with participants on a one-to-one basis and agree Individual Learning Plans (ILP) for submission to DEASP for approval;
- Liaise with addiction related services to ensure alignment of the ILP with the participant’s care plan for training and development purposes;
- Provide guidance in a supportive manner in relation to all the available supports including health & well-being, educational, labour market training and occupational specific skills, career advice etc;
- Explore training and learning options that aim to support employment-finding strategies, increase self-efficacy, improve commitment to work, enhance interview skills and develop transferable (e.g. time management, presentation, self-evaluation) and role-specific (e.g. computer literacy) skills;
- Provide mentoring to encourage uptake and access to services/supports in real-life community settings where they can have experiences that build their confidence;
- Encouragement of social connections including social/recreational/sporting/ activities and opportunities as well as taster opportunities within their own communities through the various clubs and organisations e.g. Macra na Feirme, GAA;
- Provision of monthly reports to IRD Duhallow’s Employment and Training Working group
- Work in a confidential and professional manner that ensures the welfare and safety of participants is of paramount importance;
- Respond to sensitive issues in a confidential manner subject to vulnerable adult guidelines;
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with relevant statutory, community and voluntary organisations;
- Work in an integrated manner with other team members and with other relevant service providers;
- Undertake ongoing evaluation of outcomes and impacts of both specific interventions as well as the programme overall in terms of progressing participants;
- Carry out risk assessments and manage risks as required;
- Ensure the accuracy and completion of all administrative forms, reports etc.
- Monitor and review outcomes against performance targets and reflect on practice;
- Undertake staff development activities that shall enhance individual and organisational performance;
- Maintain and developing relevant skills and work to the highest professional standards;
- Comply with relevant policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety, Safeguarding Vulnerable Persons at Risk of Abuse – National Policy and Procedures, Data Protection, Equal Status Acts 2000-2008.
- Ensure consistency of quality of delivery and reporting issues as they arise;
- Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned by the organisation;
- Provide the CEO with regular reports as appropriate.
Key Requirements
- 3 years of supervisory and people management work experience relevant to the post;
- ICT and report writing skills;
- Major Award at 3rd Level (NFQ or higher) in Psychotherapy, Counselling or related field i.e addiction studies
Application Process: Current CV and Cover Letter can be submitted by email to duhallow@irdduhallow.com for the attention of Maura Walsh or posted to: Maura Walsh, IRD Duhallow James O Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Cork by 5pm Fri 10th Feb 2023.
