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08 JUN 2015
JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Family Support and Education Officer (P/T)
Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) seeks a part-time Family Support & Education Officer to join our team. TENI works to advance the rights and equality of transgender people in Ireland. The applicant should have a holistic approach to transgender issues and be highly organised and goal and detail oriented
Main Responsibilities
- Provide information and support to families of trans people.
- Work closely with TransParenCI (family support group) and provide organisational support.
- Liaise and consult with statutory, community and voluntary agencies on individual cases
- Maintain database of clients seeking support services through TENI as well as community contacts and referrals.
- Aid in the development of training package for primary and secondary schools.
- Deliver training in primary and second level schools.
- Attend team, organisational and external agency’s meetings and training as required.
Skills & Qualities
- A post leaving cert / third level qualification in relevant area.
- 2 years’ experience working with disadvantaged families or young people.
- Experience in building strong and positive working relationships at all levels including statutory, community and voluntary agencies.
- Excellent communication skills, professional and helpful telephone manner.
- The ability to work indepedently and on own initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop strong working relationships.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
- Competency required with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Willingness to work flexible hours (weekends, evenings).
- Experience with working with transgender people or/and their families is an asset
- Full, clean driving license with own transport is an asset
TENI is an equal opportunity employer.
This is a 6 month contract position at €22,000 per annum, pro-rated. This is a part time position (20 hours per week).
Please complete the application form below and email to jobs@teni.ie. Only fully completed application forms will be reviewed.
The deadline to apply is Monday 22nd June at 5pm.
Shortcut http://www.teni.ie/job_advertisement_family_support_and_education_officer_pt