Projects and Outreach Support Worker (GALWAY)

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international non-governmental organisation, founded in 1980. Our mission is to accompany, to serve and to advocate the cause of refugees and forcibly displaced persons worldwide. To find out more about our work, please visit www.jrs.ie.

JRS Ireland is now seeking to recruit for the role of Projects and Outreach Support Worker. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) principally based in the Galway area but with travel throughout Ireland required. Initial contract is for 24 months with renewal subject to funding and performance.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Projects and Outreach Support Worker position is to support the development and delivery of projects, outreach and other services in IPAS centres in accordance with the needs of residents and the strategic priorities for JRS Ireland. Duties below are illustrative, and not exhaustive, and also are subject to change in line with priority needs of protection applicants and changes in the organisation’s strategic direction.

Illustrative duties are below:

• To support the delivery of regular JRS Ireland information and advice clinics in IPAS centres.
• To assist JRS Ireland staff in the provision of outreach, accompaniment and integration supports to individuals, families and children residing in IPAS centres.
• To support JRS Ireland staff, volunteers and interns in the delivery of specific agreed projects.
• To support delivery of other activities in IPAS centres according to need and in consultation with your line manager.
• To assist with the planning and delivery of activities and other initiatives as part of agreed JRS Europe and JRS International projects.
• To contribute to JRS Ireland publications, in print and on-line, that give a voice to forced migrants and to support the design, maintenance and distribution of materials for protection applicants.
• To assist with JRS Ireland awareness raising and education activities, including the JRS Ireland Intercultural & Interfaith Calendar.
• To support delivery of the JRS Ireland Summer Programme, Christmas Appeals and other JRS Ireland activities as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

• A relevant third-level qualification in community development, social work, social science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year or more demonstrable work experience in a similar role.
• A full clean driving licence.
• An understanding and knowledge of the asylum process in Ireland, the operation of the Direct Provision system and the integration of migrants.
• Experience of working with vulnerable groups, social exclusion and disadvantaged communities.
• Commitment to social justice and the JRS mission ‘to accompany, to serve and to advocate the cause of refugees and forcibly displaced persons’.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive Salary.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Employer funded training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Application Process:

Application forms available, by request, from info@jrs.ie.

No CVs or Cover Letters will be accepted. All applications for this position must be received by 5PM Wednesday 9th October 2024.

JRS Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.