Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator

  • Dublin
  • Threshold Training Network
About Threshold Training NetworkDespite having the word Threshold in our name we are not associated with the Housing Organisation!Instead we are an organisation based on the main road in Tallaght Village that offers support for Mental Health and Wellbeing through training and education.Our education programmes, are on the national framework of qualifications at QQI level 3 and 4. We also run a wellbeing programme comprised of wellbeing initiatives such as wellbeing workshops in addition to wellness recovery coaching at the centre. We are recognized by DDLETB, our main funder, as a Specialist Training Provider for our education programmes. TTN also receives grant support from the HSE for our wellbeing activities.Overall Purpose of the roleThe overall purpose of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator at TTN is outlined below however the main duties and responsibilities fall into the two key areas of Wellbeing and recovery as well as Learner SupportProvides a key role in ensuring mental health recovery values and practices are woven throughout all TTN’s services Develops, Coordinates and Facilitates wellbeing activities for learners and or workshops for TTN participants and the community.Manages and carries out the Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). Meet with learners 1-2-1 once a month to complete their ILP’s reviewing their goals and collaboratively set SMART goals.Part of the team that ensures the smooth running of all services in the Centre, nurturing a philosophy of wellness recovery, to empower those attending it’s services to embrace personal change and manage their wellbeing for better quality of life. Qualifications and work experience• Bachelors degree or above essential (NFQ 7 or above), preferably in occupational therapy. Other areas considered include social care, social work, training and education, counselling or psychology• 2 years minimum experience in mental health, wellbeing and or a recovery role is desirable• QQI level 6 qualification in facilitation and training, such as Train the Trainer desirable but not essential• Corú registration is desirable but not essentialSkills and personal characteristics• Knowledge and understanding of the challenges people face with mental health as well as mental health recovery • A coaching approach when working with people 1-2-1• Facilitation skills• Excellent organization skills with the ability to devise systems and ways of working• IT proficiency• Ability to work well within a team but also ability to motivate, develop and direct peopleWorking requirementsFour days a week: Tuesday to Friday Hours: 9 am - 5 pm 30 hour week - exclusive of ½ hr lunch breakSalaryMinimum €34,000 FTE (€ 27,200 pro rata) depending on experienceThreshold Training Network benefits include:Annual leave 25 days (pro rata).2 Additional company days per annumTraining and ongoing professional developmentMonthly supervision Pension contribution schemeThreshold Training Network is an equal opportunity employer