THE ORGANISATION
One in Four is a charity, dedicated to ending the trauma of child sexual abuse whilst passionately and professionally committed to supporting survivors. With extensive experience and expertise in this field, the organisation provides life changing psychotherapy and advocacy services whilst actively engaging with policy makers to influence legislation and change.
One in Four works with all aspects of child sexual abuse, including working with those who have committed sexual offences against children as a core child protection strategy.
We maintain a culture of transparency and fairness and are committed to treating all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. We are client centred and strive for excellence in meeting their evolving needs in innovative and evidence-based ways.
THE POSITION
Title: Advocacy Case Manager
Reporting to: Advocacy Director
Direct Reports: None
Usual place of Work: 35/36 Arran Quay, Dublin 7 with some flexibility in potential hybrid working available, subject to client needs.
The successful candidate will have a national remit; they will be required to occasionally travel and attend meetings throughout the country and work remotely when necessary.
Working Hours: Full time; 35 hours per week
Nature of Post: Permanent (following 6-month probationary period)
CONTEXT FOR APPOINTMENT ROLE SUMMARY
The Advocacy Programme provides specialist support to adult survivors of child sexual abuse.
The Case Manager will be responsible for delivering direct client work through contact and case work with the women and men who access the service. This includes in-depth one-to-one work with individuals.
The Case Manager’s primary focus is to provide clear and accessible information about the justice systems and child protection procedures while recognising and responding to trauma which can often get reactivated in legal processes.
This includes sourcing and providing information and facilitating safe, effective contact with other agencies and services where necessary. The Advocacy Programme seeks to empower One in Four’s clients to decide what steps to take. The Case Manager acts only under their direction. Their role is to determine and discuss the options, to support the individual to act for them and where appropriate, to facilitate any further action.
DIRECT CLIENT WORK
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Support individuals through the criminal and civil legal processes.
Support individuals engaging with Tusla.
Inform individuals on their legal rights and entitlements.
Refer individuals to appropriate agencies in order to meet individual needs.
Arrange and facilitate meetings with individuals to discuss their needs and options.
Court accompaniment.
Provide telephone advice and support.
Provide support on a variety of different support areas, including psycho-social support, housing, social welfare, FOI requests and others.
ADMINISTRATION
Ensure that comprehensive records and statistics on the Advocacy Programme are kept so that accurate reports can be made to the relevant statutory bodies as well as being available for appropriate accountability to service users and to inform best practice.
Collection and collation of information for the Advocacy Programme.
Assistance in the development of organisational strategies, policies and procedures, which fulfil the organisation’s core objects as per the Articles of Association and make manifest the Vision Statement and ethos of One in Four.
Foster a team culture that encourages accountability, innovation, kindness towards and support for colleagues, commitment to continuous learning, and a creative approach to problem solving.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Collaborate, as appropriate, with the Director of Advocacy and the other members of the team.
Develop strong working relationships with a range of health and social service agencies.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with core external stakeholders, including:
An Garda Síochána
Tusla
Court Service
DPP
Department for Social Protection
Housing Bodies
Local authorities
Other institutions as necessary
These duties are a general guide to the responsibilities of the Case Manager. They are neither definitive nor restrictive. The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the post.
PERSON PROFILE
One in Four is seeking someone to join their advocacy team with experience working in the area of sexual trauma and demonstrable experience of supporting a number of clients. The postholder will be empathetic and understanding, providing the necessary support to their clients. The appointable candidate will be both balanced and resilient. They are an individual with strong communication skills, common sense and are happy to work flexibly. One in Four look to hire someone with an ability to work with those from all walks of life and at all ages of adulthood, who can work without judgement or ego.
The Advocacy Case Manager will be a team player with the ability to manage multiple demands, prioritise and work under pressure. Additionally, the post-holder will be a good listener and passionate about the purpose of One in Four, an organisation who work with both survivors and offenders.