Community Employment Supervisor. Dublin. Irlanda

Clondalkin Travellers Development Group currently has a vacancy for a CE Scheme Supervisor. This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will initially be employed on a 12-month contract, renewed annually subject to DSP funding.

Minimum Requirements :

CE Supervisor candidates (including temporary replacements) must evidence competency in one or more of the following areas- Business/Financial Administration, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Training, Human Resources, People Management, ICT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) and Payroll. Candidates should have 3 years supervisory experience and a major 3rd level qualification (NFQ level 6 or higher) is desirable for the role.

Job Description:

The central role of the Community Employment Scheme Supervisor is to deliver a CE training programme for members of the Traveller Community.

The core aspect of the role is to provide opportunity, support and to coach CE Participants towards gaining the skills and competencies in preparation for employment and to ensure the effective and efficient administration and coordination of the resources of the CE Scheme. The person appointed to this post will be a member of the CTDG staff team and will report to the manager of CTDG.  

Key Duties:

The CE Supervisor will:

Manage all aspects of administration involving the Community Employment Scheme.

Ensure all administration and financial returns are completed and submitted within the timeframes required in conjunction with the Sponsor Group,  PDO, relevant staff and DSP.

Ensure the CE scheme is compliant with all of DSP monitoring requirements.

Ensure that Training and Materials spending remains within budget.

Co-ordinate the recruitment of CE applicants per the CE Recruitment and Referral Process issued by DSP.

Manage the CE Scheme on a day-to-day basis,

Ensure the CE scheme is compliant with financial, programme and training monitoring requirements as detailed in the CE Operating Procedures.

Source training and employment opportunities for participants.

Provide a training plan on an ongoing basis to DSP detailing the proposed training and development for participants on the CE Scheme.

Ensure access to recognised qualifications for participants.

Maintain all records in relation to the CE Scheme.

Core Competencies:

Have excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Proven organisational and time management skills to meet objectives within agreed timeframes and achieve quality results.

Experience of project management including administration and budget management.

Good personal motivation and the drive to promote and deliver the ethos of Community Employment and capable of directing, motivating coaching and mentoring CE participants.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Full clean Driving Licence and access to own vehicle.

Remuneration: Salary will be in line with Community Employment Scheme Supervisor PayScale from the Department of Social Protection (DSP).