The Integration Support Worker (ISW) will perform such duties as may be assigned from time to time which will involve the facilitation, implementation and promotion of the policies and objectives of Offaly County Council for the advancement of the LAITs.

The ISW worker will report to the Integration Support Co-Ordinator or any other officer as designated by the Chief Executive.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· The social inclusion of IP applicants, Programme Refugees and BOTP into local communities through effective use of community development principles and practices and local integration supports;

· Hosting clinics in local areas and using community development principles to support those in attendance;

· Collaborating and working with teams in the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) including the customer service, the resident welfare and the people with status teams;

· Implementing and promoting OCC strategies/policies relevant to those in receipt of integration support services

· Acting as lead on IRPP integration projects, supported by grant agreements, put in place to support the integration of programme refugees;

· To support the Integration Support Coordinator to ensure work programmes are implemented to deliver on the Council’s operational plan;

· Support with accessing English language classes / courses;

· Support with accessing employment activation / volunteering;

· Support with accessing education and / or training, capacity building courses and apprenticeships;

· Linking with other public services including legal, childcare, healthcare, and dental and optical services;

· Providing guidance through application processes for income supports, medical cards, child supports, and any other applicable entitlements;

· Support with accessing local groups and activities e.g. sporting, music;

· Supporting IP applicants to transition out of the system once they have received a decision from the Department of Justice including guidance on accessing mainstream and NGO supports;

· Making appropriate provisions for vulnerable persons, including working with mainstream service providers to facilitate access to additional services if required;

· Assisting in addressing any issues / concerns / grievances / complaints that arise in interactions with public services;

· To develop and maintain productive working relationships;

· To compile, prepare and present reports, presentations and respond to correspondence as necessary;

· To represent the office on committees or at meetings and give progress reports as required;

· To provide support and assistance in the delivery of projects as required;

· To assist the handling day to day issues, ensuring compliance with all council policies and procedures;

· To deputise for the line manager or equivalent as required;

· To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility, as may be required, or assigned, from time to time;

· Preparing interim and annual reports, including data on budgets and expenditure as required.

· Reporting

· Ensure compliance with all required local authority financial, management and governance reporting requirements;

· Collect, maintain and update relevant data;

· Work with project partners to ensure that they are aware of and fulfil their reporting requirements.

Further Information can be found in the Candidate Booklet