OLV Building
Cathedral View Court
Off New St Dublin 8
Tel: 01 454 8733 Email: rade@iolfree.ie

Job Opportunity

Community Employment Supervisor

RADE is an addiction service based in Dublin 8 established in 2004. Our mission is to engage people who wish to address substance and alcohol dependency through the arts. Our vision is that creativity is open to everyone.

Title: Community Employment Supervisor (CE) - Training and Rehabilitation

Location: RADE, OLV building, Cathedral View Court, Off New St, Dublin 8

Contract type: Full Time - 39 hours per week (excluding lunch) Monday to Friday

Reporting to: Project Director

Purpose: To ensure the effective and efficient management and co-ordination of the human, financial and material resources of the CE scheme and report to the Sponsoring Committee on its implementation. A core aspect of the role is to provide a framework for the rehabilitation and recovery of CE participants and to coach and support them towards gaining skills, competencies and qualifications in preparation for employment.

Closing Date & Time: 5pm, Monday 25th August 2025

Training and Development

• Establish individual participant’s and support worker learner needs as part of the Individual Learner Plan process, working closely with RADE key-working team
• Source and co-ordinate cost effective training and development opportunities in line with procurement guidelines, showing an understanding of the range of programmes and courses available to unemployed and vulnerable adults
• Ensure access to recognised qualifications for participants including Major Awards on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or industry related standards
• Prepare an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each participant and upload to Welfare Partners (Department of Social Protection portal)
• Update and manage records of all participants
• Prepare contracts for trainers
• Conduct holistic assessments and inductions of all programme applicants
• Manage a caseload of participants in addiction recovery. Provide recovery and advocacy support, liaising with referring agencies and services and overseeing work placements.
• Make regular contact with other agencies involved in participant’s care and treatment in a care and case management capacity.
• Scheduling and attendance at RADE’s weekly Participant Progression meetings
• Facilitate weekly relapse prevention and check-in sessions
• Co-ordinate and supervise the arts training programme

Administration

• Manage effective time-keeping record system for participants
• Liaise with local DSP department office as required
• Register new positions with Jobs Ireland
• Assist with work on RADE policies
• Assist with preparation for annual DSP roll over and three-year DSP renewal
• Assist with Annual Report
• Manage and oversee completion of all DSP related forms to enrol new participants
• Ensure the CE scheme is compliant with programme and training monitoring requirements as detailed in the CE Operating Procedures.
• Co-operate with the DSP Departmental monitoring visits
• Develop, and maintain RADE database as required
• Assist with any other duties as required by the project

Human Resources

• Recruit and manage team of CE support workers
• Maintain supervisor and participant time sheets
• Co-ordinate the recruitment of CE applicants in accordance with CE recruitment and referral processes
• Plan and co-ordinate work schedules and ensure annual contracts of employment are in place for all participants
• Implement job search activities with participants
• Liaise with employers to promote progression to work and other support organisations as needed
• Maintain an up-to-date database of employers and record of engagement
• Develop an exit plan with each participant
• Follow-up and report on participants for up to 4 months on exit from CE
• Manage staff resources as required
• Report regularly to the RADE Board (CE Sponsoring Committee)

Community Employment

• Provide a safe and healthy environment for participants – both in terms of facilities and work practices
• Supervise, schedule and manage participants
• Engage in training and development opportunities provided as required for the post
• Carry out any other functions relevant to the position of CE Supervisor as indicated by Sponsor
• Ensure RADE governance and work polices are updated
• Update and maintain staff and participant handbooks
• Provide supervisory cover when needed

Requirements for the position:

• Work Experience - Minimum of 3 year’s experience in a supervisory/ management capacity. Also experience in the field of addiction and administration/training or other relevant positions
• Qualifications Major Award at 3rd level or minimum NFQ Level 6, preferably in relevant area
• Knowledge of Post - A solid understanding of the role of CE Supervisor as it pertains to project management and programme delivery
• Interpersonal Skills Effective communication skills, competent report writing, experience of working with vulnerable adults
• Office Skills Excellent administration, budgeting and computer literacy skills including Microsoft Excel and Word

Desirable experience:

• Teaching of holistic practices, e.g. yoga, meditation, Tai-chi
• Art class facilitation and presentation skills
• Experience of publication, design and layout
• Understanding of IT maintenance
• Knowledge of addiction issues and experience working with service users towards rehabilitation
• Website and social media maintenance

Remuneration:

Salary commences at point 1 of the Supervisor Community Employment Salary Scale at a weekly gross wage of €714.62. A CE Supervisor who moves directly from one scheme to another without taking leave will retain their salary scale and associated wage level.

This position is subject to garda vetting.

To Apply: 

Please submit a covering letter and curriculum vitae outlining your suitability
By Email: hrsolutions@rbk.ie quoting Recruitment RADE in the subject line

Queries: Please address any queries you may have to hrsolutions@rbk.ie

Closing Date & Time: 5pm, Monday 25th August 2025

http://www.rade.ie/