JOB DESCRIPTION
Role: Community Alert Development Officer
Location: Northern Region (Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan, Sligo)
Employer: Muintir na Tíre
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Hours: Fulltime. Flexible working hours, including attending evening meetings. Part-time role sharing may be considered.
Salary: Depending on experience and qualification
Conditions: Permanent, with probationary period. Own car and full clean driving licence required. Successful candidate may need Garda vetting.
Location: Home based in the Northern Region. Occasional attendance in Tipperary Town, Dublin, and other locations will be required for staff or other meetings.
Overview: Community Alert is the rural crime prevention and community safety programme, operated since 1984 by Muintir na Tíre, in partnership with An Garda Síochána. It incorporates initiatives such as Community Text Alert. Muintir na Tíre currently supports approximately 1,400 Community Alert Groups nationwide.
This is an existing position being filled due to retirement. The successful candidate will support existing groups in the Northern region and seek to expand the number. The supports will include advising groups on structures, services, funding opportunities, etc.
Liaising with other bodies (An Garda Síochána, Pobal, Local Authorities, etc.) in the sector will be an important part of the role. The person will also liaise with Community Councils supported by Muintir na Tíre and handle any other associated work.
Skills: The successful applicant will:
* Be a confident presenter and facilitator at meetings
* Be a good networker
* Have a good command of spoken and written English
* Have a good knowledge of the community and voluntary sector
* Be IT literate, with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Be self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to work alone or with a team
Desirable additional experience would include:
* A clear understanding of the theoretical framework of Public Sector and the Community and Voluntary Sector
* Knowledge of Statutory and Voluntary Agencies in their role in service provision
* Knowledge and/or experience of organisational development
* Experience of developing and facilitating training days and workshops
* Ability to develop learning responses
* Experience of working with volunteers
* Experience of working with people in voluntary and community sector organisations
* Knowledge of issues relating to community development
* Knowledge of issues relating to elderly and vulnerable people in rural Ireland
* Ability to manage conflict resolution situations at local community level
* Experience of effective communication with local media
Qualifications: The applicant should have at least a level 6 QQI qualification in a relevant area.
Experience: Applicants should be able to demonstrate some experience in the relevant area.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €40,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 18 – 37 per week
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Nights as needed
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 19/01/2025
Reference ID: CADO Northern
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