Job Description

Outline of the position

The aim of this role is to work with an established steering group with its programme of work focused on addressing inter-family conflict in the Traveller community. 

Please see section “Project background” below for further information. 

Reporting to

• Family Support and Crisis Intervention Services Manager, Exchange House Ireland.

Main duties

• Communication with the funders (submission of reports/updates for example), being the primary contact with funders (regarding budget/funding updates for example), ensuring steering group is fully updated. 
• Liaising with research report author to develop script for research dissemination project.
• Liaising with graphic artist to develop video, audio, resources etc. for the accessible dissemination of research project. 
• Roll-out of dissemination of research project across all regions. 
• Planning for regional meetings in 2025. 
• Planning for stakeholder meetings x2 in 2025.
• Develop package of support for groups after initial regional meeting is held. 
• Be a primary contact/support for local organisations (managers/key staff) to troubleshoot challenges/discuss topics/plan sessions/ connect in to relevant supports.
• These duties are not exhaustive and may be added to dependent on the nature of the role as it evolves. 

 Record Keeping

• To adhere to the service’s system of record keeping in relation to clients, work records, statistics etc.
• To furnish line manager and CEO with records, statistics as required.
• To provide written reports to line manager or CEO when required.

Other Duties

• Any other duties as requested by the CEO or Board of Directors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualification, or equivalent, in the areas of community development, or social sciences, social care or equivalent experience. 

Experience in the following is essential 

• Previous experience of working with the Traveller community and an excellent understanding of the issues impacting the community. 
• Experience of community development work. 
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to develop good working relationships.

Experience in the following is desirable

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work and work to deadlines.
• Ability to write reports.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative. 
• Ability to motivate individuals and groups to participate. 
• Ability to keep accurate records of work completed.
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Have good time management skills.
• Have an ability to work flexibly and with others.
• Commitment to equality and anti-racist practice.

Terms and Conditions

Based in

• Exchange House Ireland’s offices on Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, D01 WC97
• Outreach and national travel with will be a part of this work and as such, access to a car is desirable with full clean license, current NCT, tax and insurance which covers the vehicle for work purposes.

Hours of work

• 20 hours net per week.
• Some flexibility may be required on occasion in relation to working hours and travelling.
• Opportunity for hybrid working at manager’s discretion.

Salary: 

• The salary will be €26,248 (aligned to the HSE’s Social Care Workers scale [Oct. 2023]) commensurate with qualifications and experience.