Resettlement Coordinator, Castlerea Prison

IASIO (the Irish Association for Social Inclusion Opportunities), is a national organisation that works with State agencies in the development and delivery of services to marginalised groups, enabling communities to become more socially inclusive through best practice service provision. IASIO’s current operational scope includes three national Services and two smaller projects: The Linkage Service, the Gate Service, the Resettlement Service; and The Community Support Scheme and The Supported Employment Service. In particular, it is the only national organisation for adult offenders in the community and voluntary sector with a specific focus on alternatives to both offending and re-imprisonment. This is achieved through the provision of direct services to offenders in the community and to prisoners, services which range from 1-to-1 guidance and placement into training, education, employment, group work, psychometric assessment, resettlement planning & support and placement in the community. IASIO’s core mission is the social inclusion of people marginalised from mainstream opportunity.

The Resettlement Coordinator Role:

IASIO is recruiting for a full-time temporary Resettlement Coordinator position covering Castlerea Prison and Loughan House Prison subject to operational requirements.

The prison-based Resettlement Coordinator (RC) offers a ‘through-the-gate’ resettlement support for prisoners both before and after release. The RC aims to help identify a prisoner’s resettlement needs and develops a release and post-release plan that offers the best chance of success for that person on release from prison.

Job Summary:

• A relevant third level qualification, while not essential is desirable (see a detailed job description below).
• A thorough understanding of the Target Groups needs and issues.
• A good understanding of the Irish Prison Service and the Resettlement and Reintegration process.
• Must meet the security and health and safety requirements for working within a prison environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator with empathy for client needs.
• Prison based role.
• Specified purpose temporary contract.
• The pro-rata starting salary point is € 32,200.
• Full driving licence and access to transport for business is desirable.
• Full-time role, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office application.
• Proficient in the use of Salesforce CRM System desirable but not essential.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• The appointment will be made subject to two satisfactory references, a pre-employment medical and prison access / full national security clearance and garda vetting.
• One years’ experience of working with the Target Group.
• Teamwork experience.
• Applications are welcome from candidates with exceptional experience but who do not possess formal qualifications.
• Applicants should refer to the detailed job description, including the necessary competencies required in the attachment below.

The ideal candidate will have a good general knowledge of:

• IASIO and its range of services.
• The Irish Criminal Justice system.
• Prisoner Resettlement Work.
• Desistance Processes.
• Community based Addiction Services.
• Homeless Services.
• Primary Needs.
• Department of Social Protection schemes.
• Community and Voluntary Groups.
• The Irish employment market and training & education opportunities.
• Semi-state and other agencies, including services providing support and/or training and educational services for marginalised groups.

Benefits offered:

• Pension contributions.
• Death in Service Insurance.
• Paid maternity/paternity/parents leave.
• Paid sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Paid Volunteer Days.
• Paid Annual Health Check leave.
• CPD opportunities.
• Flexible start/finish time.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please send your CV and cover note via email to recruitment@iasio.ie before or on the closing date: Tuesday, 14th May 2024. Interviews will be held by Zoom video conferencing shortly after the closing date.

IASIO is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a policy of continuous personal and professional development among its staff.