ITM is recruiting for the following positions:
Community Development Worker for Co. Cavan.
Locum Solicitor
Community Development Worker (Co. Cavan) Job Description:
The primary objective of this post is to lead in the development of a Traveller Support Group in Co. Cavan to build their capacity to participate in the decision-making, planning, provision and delivery of appropriate services for their community. This will lead to positive outcomes for the Traveller Community and positively influence and enhance their health and social gain
The Core function of the post holder will be to directly engage with the Traveller community, building a relationship with them in order to support their participation to work in partnership with relevant statutory and non-statutory organisations and agencies in Co. Cavan
Principal Role and Duties:
- To lead in the development of a Traveller Support Group in Co. Cavan and to identify and assist with the group’s development and training needs.
- To support the group to identify and articulate the future development needs of the Traveller community.
- To promote multi agency consultation and co-operation in these identified areas.
- To work with service providers to support the development of culturally appropriate services for Travellers.
- To develop a Three Year Action Plan for the group, based on identified needs, which would take a community development approach in partnership with the Traveller Interagency group.
- To support long-term Traveller involvement on relevant local, regional and national forums, including the Traveller Interagency Committee.
Essential requirement for the post include:
- Thorough knowledge of the issues affecting the Traveller community
- At least 3 years experience of working in a community development context or related area
- Demonstrate a commitment to equality and the principles of Community Development.
- Knowledge and understanding of the local and national policy fora that affect the Traveller community, for example, the County Development Board etc.
- Full Drivers Licence and own transport
- Facilitation skills
A 3rd level qualification in Community Development or related area would be desirable.
Additional support/training will be available to the right candidates for above posts pursuant to Section 33 of the Employment Equality Act 1998 as amended by section 22 of the Equality Act, 2004.
To apply please return completed application form with questionnaire to the Director ITM 4-5 Eustace Street, Dublin 2. Closing date for applications for all posts is 5pm, Monday 16th August 2010
Application forms and job description are available from the Office Manger in the ITM office 01 6796577 or e mail itmtrav@indigo.ie.
The ITM is an equal opportunities employer.
Locum Solicitor
Job Advertisement
The Irish Traveller Movement Independent Law Centre is seeking a part-time Locum Solicitor to cover maternity leave commencing 13th September 2010.
Some Post Qualification Experience is a requirement for this position.
To apply please return a cover letter outlining interest in the post and detailed CV to the Secretary of the Law Centre, Irish Traveller Movement, 4-5 Eustace Street, Dublin 2. Closing date for applications is Friday 30th July 2010 at 5pm.
A job description and person specification is available below and from the ITM website www.itmtrav.ie or contact the ITM office 01 6796577.
The ITM is an equal opportunities employer.
Locum Solicitor
Job Description
1. Case Work
- To continue to develop the case work strategy of the Law Centre through case identification and selection
- To represent Travellers on cases of strategic importance to the Traveller community and to ITM
- To liaise with other solicitors taking Traveller cases of strategic importance
- To report to the legal working group on case work and other work
- To liaise with equality infrastructure on cases of particular importance
2. Assisting Travellers and Traveller Groups
- Provide information and advice on legal issues to Travellers and Traveller Groups
- To support Travellers and the ITM to challenge negative legislation
- To develop legal responses of strategic importance to Travellers and to the ITM through submissions to various bills
- To advise on submissions and legal reform provisions made by ITM
- To carry out research as identified
3. Ensuring the development of Travellers access to legal services
- Liase with the Legal Aid Board, Law Centres etc. to design strategies to ensure that legal services meet the needs of and are accessible to the Traveller community
4. Networking
- To link with agencies and organisations which develop policy in relation to Travellers
- To link with other community legal projects and organisations working on human rights and legal issues, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
5. Other
- To carry out any other tasks as required
Locum Solicitor
Person Specification
This Person Specification lists only those criteria which we judge to be essential when selecting candidates for interview.
1. QUALIFICATION
Qualified as a Solicitor.
2. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience advising in many areas of law, particularly litigation (equality, judicial review).
- Advocacy experience before High Court, Circuit Court and District Court.
- Experience of conducting cases through to their conclusion with minimal supervision, briefing counsel as and when necessary.
- Willingness and ability to carry out office management tasks including supervising support staff.
- Knowledge of the Legal Aid Scheme.
- Familiarity with Law Society rules of professional conduct of solicitors.
- An understanding of social policy issues in one area of law and practice.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective negotiating skills.
- Good organisational, administrative and networking skills.
- A willingness to devise and deliver training courses to Traveller Organisations.
- Experience of the areas of law of the Law Centre’s practice or a willingness to acquire the appropriate level of skill in order to deliver a service competently.
3. MOTIVATION & ATTITUDE
- A commitment to the not-for-profit sector and its role in the provision of legal services to the community at large.
- Ability to work as a member of a team and, when necessary to contribute to decision making.
- Maintain a willingness to take reasonable supervision and direction from the ITM Director
4. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Be prepared to implement, and contribute to the development of, the ITM Law Centre equal opportunities policy.
- An ability to recognise discrimination in its many forms.
5 Other
A willingness to work outside normal hours from time to time.