Job Vacancy- SICAP OUTREACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER DECEMBER 18

SICAP OUTREACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER

·  Establishing contact with individuals and groups in local communities especially disadvantaged communities targeted under SICAP 2018 – 2022

· Supporting local communities in collective action to address local issues and develop community initiatives

· Linking individuals and groups in disadvantaged communities to resources and supports available through state agencies and other service providers

· Linking individuals and groups to resources available through County Wicklow Partnership (CWP) including SICAP, RDP, TUS / RSS and Community Employment

· Promoting social inclusion in local communities through effective use of community development principles and practice

· Establishing initial contact with individuals and groups in a number of local community settings across County Wicklow

· Supporting local communities to engage in collective action and form / re-establish local community groups

· Referral of individuals interested in SICAP services to CWP colleagues

· Supporting local community groups to develop projects to address needs in disadvantaged areas

· Linking local community groups to supports including local and national funding sources and education / training services

· Organising and delivering supports and training to Local Community Groups for example organisational skills training, governance training, awareness raising workshops and leadership training courses

· Coordinating and delivering pre-developed training programmes for a specific cohort of individuals in local communities e.g. parenting training courses, youth training programme

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be a complete 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 and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

· Knowledge and understanding of community development principles.

· Knowledge and understanding of the impact of social exclusion and marginalisation.

· Knowledge of the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP)

· Experience and understanding of inter-agency work.

· Experience and knowledge of sourcing funds, and making funding applications.

· Experience and understanding of group facilitation.

· Understanding of group process.

Where an applicant does not have a relevant qualification s/he must demonstrate substantial experience, knowledge and ability in relation to the position on offer.

·  Ability to engage with target groups in identifying their needs and assisting in the development of appropriate responses.

· Ability to develop positive working relationships with a range of groups and agencies.

·  Ability to work on own initiative.

· Good Organisational and Administrative Skills. (E.g. report writing, record keeping and ability to work to deadlines).

· Good Networking Skills.

· Have a good level of I.T. skills.

· Basic financial and budgetary skills

· Commitment to working within an equality framework and working from an anti-racism perspective

· Commitment to applying community development principles in the carrying out of the assigned tasks

· Have a strong desire to support and empower individuals and communities to overcome marginalisation and disadvantage.

· Proactive Team Member.

· Be self-motivated, flexible and able to work on own initiative.

· Be willing to work outside normal office hours.

· A driving license and own transport.