6) AUDITS

• Support and drive the Service User Survey and Trauma Informed Audit process
  The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.
  This is a new position and Job Description will be developed further over time with new tasks and responsibilities likely to be added to this list.

3. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge/Understanding of the work of Homeless Services
• Experience/Knowledge of Quality Standards in particular NQSF
• Experience in working with marginalised groups
• Experience of community development work (desirable)
• Understanding of Trauma Informed Approaches (desirable)
• Self starting and energetic approach with an ability to work on own initiative
• Experience of writing reports and action plans
• Skilled at creating and/or delivering training
• Experience/Understanding of implementing policy and practice to ensure consistency of approach
• Experience/Knowledge of H&S Standards
• Experience of liaising with Contractors/Suppliers and negotiation of contracts
• Good understanding of the role of Quality and Compliance and its benefits to an organisation.
• Willing to travel for the role, this may involve travelling to different locations around Ireland.
  We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of homelessness or addiction, and such candidates will be given special consideration during the selection process.

DEPAUL WISHES TO RECRUIT TO THE FOLLOWING ROLE:

Peer Involvement Coordinator – 12 Month FTC (possibility of extension)

1. ROLE

Development and management of service user forums and progression of Depaul’s Peer Involvement Strategy. Capacity building of Service users and training of staff in meaningful peer involvement