Traveller Support Officer Peaceplus Community Progdramme

LEITRIM DEVELOPMENT COMPANYLeitrim Traveller ProjectTraveller Support OfficerJob DescriptionJob Title: Traveller Support OfficerRole: Traveller Support Officer on the PEACEPLUS Traveller Community Programme under Theme 3: Celebrating Cultural Diversity.About Leitrim Traveller Project: Leitrim Traveller project, managed by Leitrim Development Company, is in operation for over twenty years.We work in the areas of Early Years, Afterschool, Youth Group, Family support, Community Development and Primary Healthcare.Our values are respect, empowerment, social justice and inclusion.Our vision is an empowered Traveller community living as equals in a society that recognises and respects Traveller culture and identity.Job Summary: Working with the Traveller community in Leitrim, organising and facilitating programmes for PEACEPLUS Traveller Community Programme.Promoting Traveller identity and culture, advocacy and signposting young members of the Traveller community onto apprenticeships or training, creating a short film making project and promoting intercultural training for key agencies working with the Traveller Community.Reporting to: Leitrim Traveller Project Co-ordinatorLocation: Shannonside Community Centre, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim.Job descriptionYour principal duties & responsibilities will be:· Lead the work on the PEACEPLUS Traveller Community Programme.· Mentor young Traveller men on pathways into training, education or apprenticeships.· Set up workshops with an artist/filmmaker to work/create a short film with the youth group in Leitrim Traveller project.· Organise small events in conjunction with relevant agencies on the PEACEPLUS programme.· Establish inter cultural training with key service providers who work with the Traveller community in Leitrim.· Facilitate groups through Leitrim Traveller project and the wider community where appropriate to PEACEPLUS.· Align with Leitrim Traveller Project ethos, values, mission and policies.· Comply with national policies that inform the work of Leitrim Traveller Project.· Project monitoring and regular reporting on progress to steering committee and funding bodyThis list of duties is not exhaustive and will change in line with the ongoing development of Leitrim Integrated Development Company's operations and services.Key Skills:· Organisational and facilitation skills.· Manages time and workload effectively.· Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.· Experience of preparing reports and correspondence.· Developes and maintains positive, productive and beneficial working relationships.· Excellent IT, communication & interpersonal skills.· Full Driver licence.QualificationsLevel 7 (on the National framework of qualifications) qualification in Rural/Community Development/Youth or Peace Building or equivalent with a minimum of two years relevant work experience engaging with cultural and/or diversity related situations.DurationFull time 35 hours per week.Project commences on the 1st of October **** and will be completed on the 31st of July ****SalaryThe starting salary for this position is €35,500 per annum.ProbationThere will be a period of probation(a) The period shall be six months but the CEO / Board may at their discretion extend such period.(c) The person appointed shall cease to hold the position at end of the period of probation unless during such period, the line manager / CEO has certified that the service of the person is satisfactory.Format of the CompetitionIn order to apply please submit a letter of application and a current Curriculum Vitae, by email to by 12 noon on Friday the 10th of October.Please note shortlisting may apply and this will be on the basis of the information which you provide in your application.Leitrim Development Company is an equal opportunities employer.Canvassing will disqualify.Job Type: Part-timePay: €35,****** per yearExpected hours: 35 per weekWork Location: In person