Mentor Co-ordinator

Mentor Co-ordinator

• Do you have CACDP Stage 2 British Sign Language or able to demonstrate fluent signing skills?
• Can you demonstrate experience in working with young Deaf or Vulnerable people?
• Do you have a clean driving licence and use of a vehicle or can you demonstrate appropriate alternative?



Our client NIDYA (Northern Ireland Deaf Youth Association), currently have a vacancy for a Mentor Co-ordinator Worker based in Belfast.

JOB PURPOSE:

To effectively deliver NIDYA’s Mentoring Service which is accessible to all young Deaf and Hard of hearing people living in Northern Ireland. To form a team of Mentor volunteers, ensuring appropriate training and policies are in place.


To apply please click on the link below…

http://www.zenrec.net/job/1585.aspx

To be considered for the position of Mentor Co-ordinator you must possess the following skills and experience…

1. Self-motivated
• Able to demonstrate ability to work alone
• Ability to lead project and drive results

2. Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of clients and professionals
• Proven experience of working with young people in challenging circumstances


3. Be able to communicate effectively across variety of cultures

4. Have the ability to be organised

• Manage own diary
• Plan work effectively
• Maximise productivity

5. Be able to manage flexible working patterns, including occasional unsocial hours
• Leading training courses
• Residential events
• Supervising evening visits

6. Objective and non-judgemental

7. Friendly and approachable

8. Knowledgeable about Deaf issues

9. Have strong youth work values and beliefs

Essential Qualities

1. Must have GCSE English & Maths or equivalent


2. CACDP Stage 2 British Sign Language or able to demonstrate fluent signing skills


3. Supervisory Skills – candidate must demonstrate experiences of using skills in a youth setting & supervision of volunteers

4. Demonstrating experience in working with young Deaf or Vulnerable people

5. Be able to facilitate teamwork and monitor progress

6. Assess individual progress and keep accurate, clear records

7. Clean driving licence and use of a vehicle or candidate can demonstrate appropriate alternative

8. Acceptance of NIDYA’s policies and understanding of the aims and objectives of NIDYA’s work ethos

Desirable Qualities

1. Ability to use Irish Sign Language (ISL)

2. Knowledge of computers, including word processing, database and spreadsheets

3. Basic Youth Work Qualification – OCR or similar

4. Can demonstrate long term experience and understanding of Deaf Culture & Issues

Duties.

1. To promote the Mentoring Service to the Deaf community, Social Services, Schools in order to identify people requiring a mentor and to build an effective referral database system.

2. To continually recruit, train & establish a team of Mentors to supply the current need according to agreed targets.

3. To manage the team of mentors, ensuring appropriate training and policies are in place ensuring a commitment to quality.

4. To organise meetings with appropriate professionals to gather background information before visiting young Deaf/Hard of hearing to compile written assessments of the candidate for mentoring.

5. You will be responsible for selecting and matching Mentors to their Mentees and to regularly assess how the relationship is progressing.


To apply please click on the link below…

http://www.zenrec.net/job/1585.aspx


What kind of benefits could a Mentor Co-ordinator expect….

£18,000 Pro Rata (21 hours per week)

To apply please click on the link below…

http://www.zenrec.net/job/1585.aspx

Closing Date for this vacancy is Wednesday 4th November 2009



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