Community Employment Supervisor ( Project worker)/ Connect to the workplace programme.

Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the CE Drug Rehabilitation scheme in relation to the management and co-ordination of the CE participants, and the financial and material resources of the CE Scheme.

•    Ensure that financial returns i.e., wages claims, materials claims, and participant development grant claims to meet the standard as laid down by DSP.

•    Bookkeeping - cheque payments book, debtors, creditors and participant’s payroll, bank reconciliation.

•    Typing, database entry, report & presentations using bespoke and Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

•    Manage an effective time keeping record system for participants on the scheme with data protection policies.

•    Provide training and oversee development of CE assistant supervisor & CE participants.

•    Develop workshops and strategies for the Sankalpa Connect to the workplace programme.

Essential & Desirable

•    The Applicant should have a solid understanding of the role of the Community Employment Supervisor as it pertains to project management and programme delivery to participants in addiction recovery;  

•    Demonstrate an understanding of the range of programmes and courses available to unemployed and vulnerable adults;  

•    Be familiar with the DSP Referral procedures for CE participants for the effective implementation of the CE Programme in line with the CE Procedures Manual.

•    Have an overview of the National Drug Strategy - Reducing the Harm, supporting Recovery 2017 – 2025, and the role of CE in supporting participants in addiction recovery.

•    Previous supervisory and people management experience relevant to the post (3 years minimum); and

•    Previous experience in Administration, Project Management and/or Training or other relevant positions,

•    Group facilitation and workshop development.

Personal Attributes

•    Effective verbal and written communication skills.

•    Ability to work as part of a team.

•    Empathetic disposition.

•    Confidentiality.

•    Honesty & Integrity.  

Education & Training

•    Major Award at 3rd Level (QQI Level 6 or higher) in Business/Financial Administration, Training, Human Resources, Project Management, Social Care,

•    ICT skills essential (e.g., MS Office, accounting package, e.g., Xero/Sage).