Drug Rehabilitation Community Employment Supervisor

Administration

 Ensure the provision of an efficient financial and accounting system in line with CE

corporate governance requirements as directed by the Sponsoring Organisation

 Ensure that financial returns i.e. wages claims, materials claims, and participant

development grant claims meet the standard as laid down by Welfare Partners.

 Ensure implementation of systems controlling the operation of all finances as directed

by the Sponsoring Organisation. Ensure prompt and accurate payment of participant

allowances.

 Install and manage effective time keeping record system for participants on scheme.

 Liaise with the local Department Officer as required.

Training & Development Provision

 Carry out an identification of learner needs with individual participants as required, as

part of the Individual Learner Plan process.

 Identify needs and source and co-ordinate cost effective training/development

opportunities in line with Department procurement guidelines.

 Prepare an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) for each Participant and enter on Welfare

Partners in accordance with CE procedures.

 Ensure access to recognised qualifications for participants, with a focus on the

achievement of relevant qualifications including Major Awards on the National

Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or industry related standards.

 Plan and procure relevant training opportunities which have been approved by the

Department.

 Maintain and update training records for each participant on the project on Welfare

Partners as part of their Individual Learner Plans.

 Monitor and review training inputs with the participants.

Human Resources

 Co-ordinate the recruitment of CE applicants in accordance with the Department’s CE

recruitment and referral processes.

 Plan and co-ordinate the approved work schedules and ensure annual contracts of

employment are in place for all participants.

 Communicate effectively with all participants on the scheme using team meetings and

individual formal and informal 'one-to-one' meetings.

 Develop a mutual understanding with participants in relation to their needs for re-entry

to work where the participant had been long-term unemployed and needs to develop a

clear progression path.

 Implement job search activities with participants.

 Liaise with employers to promote progression to work and work with other support

organisations as needed.

 Develop an exit plan with each participant.

 Follow-up and report on participants for up to 4 months on exit from CE.

 Manage staff resources as required.

 Engage in training and development as required.

Progression of CE Participants

 Conduct exit Planning

 Carry out intensive Job Search activities as part of exit planning

Minimum QQI Level six required for this post.