Employment Facilitator

Background Information:

We are Intreo Partners providing a Supported Employment Service for job seekers with disabilities, and mental health difficulties in Galway City and County. We currently have a Fixed Term Contract position for an Employment Facilitator in our company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Intreo Employment Services / Local Employment Services and identify job seekers that require our support to find employment
• Conduct an individual assessment to identify the clients career path
• Conduct meetings with the client and other stakeholders to determine the client’s employment aspirations, experiences, abilities, skills, and potential obstacles to employment.
• Establish a rapport with the client and develop a positive working relationship.
• Ensure that the client is an active participant in all phases of their job search
• Identify potential employment opportunities
• Market EmployAbility Galway and its client’s abilities to potential employers
• Prepare CV’s to best market client's abilities to potential employers
• Source job interviews for the client and prepare them to succeed at interview
• Secure jobs for clients
• Liaise with employers, negotiating terms and conditions of employment and providing on the job training for clients
• Act as an advocate for the client where necessary
• Provide supports to the employer, supervisor, and co-workers
• Provide on-the-job training and assistance to the client throughout the job placement
• Mentor clients to help them become integrated and independent in the workplace
• Support employers to integrate their new employees into the workplace
• Assist in resolution of workplace issues for the client
• Report on a regular basis regarding client’s progress
• Respond immediately when issues arise concerning the client's wellbeing.
• Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality at all times
• Liaise as necessary with DSP on client activity and progression
• Participate in training and development programmes
• Participate in continuous improvement process within EmployAbility Galway
• Provide full administrative reporting service to Intreo based on client activity and progression
• Liaise with relevant organisations to support client’s labour market needs
• Carry out any other function relevant to the position of Employment Facilitator as indicated from time to time

Person Specification:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education is essential
• Relevant Third Level Qualification is a distinct advantage in; Adult Guidance / Business / HR / Recruitment / Sales / Marketing / Technology related studies
• Experience of working with people with disabilities is desirable however the ability to communicate with job seekers with disabilities and their families is essential
• Ability to show sensitivity towards job seekers needs, and empower them to succeed in the workplace
• Excellent sales, PR, marketing, and negotiation skills
• Ability to be innovative and resourceful
• Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information
• Ability to handle crises that may arise unexpectedly
• Experience of using recruitment and employment principles, methods, techniques, and resources
• Knowledge of Employment Legislation
• Excellent IT skills to include ability to use Microsoft Office, CRM, Cloud Technology, and other technologies through desktop sites via computer and remotely through mobile applications are essential
• Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post
• Fluency in Irish, with the ability to conduct duties via Irish, is desirable but not essential
• A high level of professionalism is required for this post, and confidentiality is of utmost importance
• Full clean Irish driving licence and own transport is essential for the position

Job Location: EmployAbility Galway, Unit 13 SCCUL Enterprise Centre, Castlepark Park, Ballybane, Galway H91 A89V

Hours per week: 35

Annual Leave: 26 days

Website: www.employabilitygalway.ie

Applications should be made by emailing current Curriculum Vitae to:
Peter McWilliams at: jobs@employabilitygalway.ie

Closing Date: 5pm Monday 14th April