Current Vacancies
Current VAcancies
Employment facilitator
We currently have a Fixed Term Contract position for an Employment Facilitator in our company
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Liaise with Intreo Employment Services / Local Employment Services and identify job seekers that require our support to find employment
Conduct an individual assessment to identify the clients career path
Conduct meetings with the client and other stakeholders to determine the client’s employment aspirations, experiences, abilities, skills, and potential obstacles to employment.
Establish a rapport with the client and develop a positive working relationship.
Ensure that the client is an active participant in all phases of their job search
Identify potential employment opportunities
Market EmployAbility Galway and its client’s abilities to potential employers
Prepare CV’s to best market client's abilities to potential employers
Source job interviews for the client and prepare them to succeed at interview
Secure jobs for clients
Liaise with employers, negotiating terms and conditions of employment and providing on the job training for clients
Act as an advocate for the client where necessary
Provide supports to the employer, supervisor, and co-workers
Provide on-the-job training and assistance to the client throughout the job placement
Mentor clients to help them become integrated and independent in the workplace
Support employers to integrate their new employees into the workplace
Assist in resolution of workplace issues for the client
Report on a regular basis regarding client’s progress
Respond immediately when issues arise concerning the client's wellbeing.
Maintain high professional standards and confidentiality at all times
Liaise as necessary with DSP on client activity and progression
Participate in training and development programmes
Participate in continuous improvement process within EmployAbility Galway
Provide full administrative reporting service to Intreo based on client activity and progression
Liaise with relevant organisations to support client’s labour market needs
Carry out any other function relevant to the position of Employment Facilitator as indicated from time to time
Person Specification:
Leaving Certificate or equivalent standard of education is essential
Relevant Third Level Qualification is a distinct advantage in; Adult Guidance / Business / HR / Recruitment / Sales / Marketing / Technology related studies
Experience of working with people with disabilities is desirable however the ability to communicate with job seekers with disabilities and their families is essential
Ability to show sensitivity towards job seekers needs, and empower them to succeed in the workplace
Excellent sales, PR, marketing, and negotiation skills
Ability to be innovative and resourceful
Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information
Ability to handle crises that may arise unexpectedly
Experience of using recruitment and employment principles, methods, techniques, and resources
Knowledge of Employment Legislation
Excellent IT skills to include ability to use Microsoft Office, CRM, Cloud Technology, and other technologies through desktop sites via computer and remotely through mobile applications are essential
Fluency in verbal and written English is an essential requirement of this post
Fluency in Irish, with the ability to conduct duties via Irish, is desirable but not essential
A high level of professionalism is required for this post, and confidentiality is of utmost importance
Full clean Irish driving licence and own means of transport is essential for the position
Applications should be made by emailing current Curriculum Vitae to:
Peter McWilliams at:
Download job specification here
Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 14th April 2025
EmployAbility Galway is an equal opportunities employer
