Employment Support Specialist

EmployAbility Dublin South provides a recruitment and employment support service to people with a range of disabilities, illness, injuries and mental health issues living in South Dublin. We are now seeking a full time (Monday – Friday) Employment Support Specialist/Job Coach to join our established team.

The successful candidates will:

• Conduct initial assessment of job seekers
• Assist in the sourcing of appropriate employment
• Assist in the integration of the job seeker into mainstream employment
• Work directly with businesses and employers to secure employment opportunities and provide ongoing support to both employers and individuals to retain employment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Third level qualification and/or significant relevant experience.
• Be flexible and have the ability to work on own initiative
• Be an excellent team player and be able to multitask
• Negotiate with a variety of stakeholders
• Meet targets and deadlines.
• Have a full clean driving licence and insurance with access to a car
• Relevant IT skills

Candidates are expected to be able to show evidence of a commitment to people who are marginalized.

A background in social care or other community work; recruitment or ISL (Irish Sign Language) may also be an advantage.

Salary will be dependent on experience and subject to funding. Salary Scale: €26,210 - €43,379 pro rata.

Garda vetting is a requirement of the recruitment process.

Please apply with CV and covering letter to: 

The Co-ordinator, 
Dublin South Supported Employment Ltd., 
Unit16A Bridge Enterprise Park, 
Nutgrove Way, 
Rathfarnham, 
Dublin 14. 

or e-mail info@dsse.ie.

This Service is funded by the Department of Social Protection.