The Social and Health Education Project Ltd (SHEP) is a unique, community-based training and development organisation. With funding from a large number of donors, including the HSE, we deliver a large number of programmes and services, including our Low-cost Counselling Programme – Coiscéim. In order to support the further development of the counselling programme, applications are now invited for the following part-time positions based at SHEP’s main office and training centre in Ballintemple, Cork:
Coiscéim Referral Counsellor & Outreach Officer |
3 or 4 days per week (or equivalent) |
Two-year fixed term contract |
Multicultural Programme Outreach Counsellor & Development Officer |
1 or 1.5 days per week (or equivalent) |
Two-year fixed term contract |
For details and an application form visit our website www.socialandhealth.com or contact 021-4666180. Closing date for receipt of the completed application form is Monday, 2nd November 2020. Shortlisting may apply. A panel may be created from which future vacancies may be filled.
The Social and Health Education Project CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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Summary Job Descriptions & Person Specifications
October 2020
Coisceim Referral Counsellor & Outreach Officer |
3 or 4 days per week (or equivalent) |
Two-year fixed term contract |
Job description
Counselling assessment of service users (including young people); liaison with counsellors on counselling panel; matching and referral of service users and follow up; linking with community organisations seeking counselling supports; reporting.
Person Specification
We are looking for a fully accredited member of IACP and/or IAHIP (or another equivalent accrediting body) with: a minimum of 4 years’ post counselling/psychotherapy qualification experience; excellent interpersonal skills; strong organisational skills; and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The following would be advantageous: Having worked with people experiencing disadvantage, previous experience of working in a counselling service; experience of providing counselling support children/young people; experience of project coordination; experience of linking with community groups, agencies and donors.
Salary
€25,879 (for three days per week, based on €43,132 for a full-time position)
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM: Application Form 1 (RC&OO) 2020
Multicultural Programme Outreach Counsellor & Development Officer |
1 or 1.5 days per week (or equivalent) |
Two-year fixed term contract |
Job description
Coordination this new pilot initiative: design of project activities; liaison with local stakeholders and funders; assessment and referral of service users; liaison with counsellors.
Person Specification
We are looking for a fully accredited member of IACP and/or IAHIP with: a minimum of 4 years’ post counselling/psychotherapy qualification experience; experience of working with new communities and immigrants; excellent interpersonal skills; strong organisational skills; and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The following would be advantageous: experience of working with asylum seekers and/or refugees, previous experience of working in a counselling service; experience of project coordination; ability to provide counselling in a second language, experience of training and development; experience of linking with community groups, agencies and donors.
Salary
€12,939 – 1.5 days per week equivalent (based on €43,132 for a full-time position)
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM: Application Form 2 (MCO) 2020