Experience

NOVAS

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tenant Engagement Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present



St. Joseph's Foundation

• Ireland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Coordinator Adult Day Services

  • Jun 2021 - Sep 2022



Tusla - Child and Family Agency

• Ireland
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regulatory Support Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Responsible for the receipt and processing of notifiable events as required, and the processing of unsolicited information received to the office in respect of certain regulated services. • Carry out screening and assessment of the documentation received and assist in the administration of the registration process in accordance with the Child and Family Agency Act 2013 • To maintain records and systems for information retention and analysis. • To collate all documentation required for regulatory purposes. • To carry out screening and assessment of the documentation received. • To assist the office in the verification of all information received. • To answer queries from applicant services in respect of their registration. • To provide agreed information to the general public. Show less



Limerick Youth Service

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Develop and implement interventions for young people (15-24) in need of employability support, who have a diagnosis of ASD, a mental health condition or a learning disability or hidden disability. • Lead a small team of support staff of youth mentors and occupational therapists to include training, ongoing development, support and supervision and performance management. • Develop and implement interventions for young people (15-24) in need of employability support, who have a diagnosis of ASD, a mental health condition or a learning disability or hidden disability. • Lead a small team of support staff of youth mentors and occupational therapists to include training, ongoing development, support and supervision and performance management.



Social Farming Ireland

• Ireland
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Development Officer - Social Farming Ireland

  • Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Develop, facilitate and drive strategic collaborative partnerships and networks focused on developing appropriate initiatives to support the development of Social Farming in the region. • Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the health & social care sectors. • Provide support to farmers & farm families to participate in the programme, which may include leading, participating in, or assisting with various elements of the process such as information, guidance, mentoring. • Plan/organise regional events (workshops, meetings, seminars and study visits) associated with the development work in all counties of the region. Show less



American Red Cross

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Disaster Program Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2020

  • Leading and managing directly employed and community volunteer teams of 125+ responsible for the implementation of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery programs over 10 counties (Approx. pop. 279,651 / 42,273 sq mi.) • Manage the development of Disaster Leadership Groups in each territory to respond to wild fires, flooding, tornadoes. • Assessing the needs for disaster recovery including co-ordinating the setting up of shelters, psychological first aid, warehousing, In-kind donation and support management. • Managing & Mobilizing local communities to prepare, respond and recover from emergencies, locally, nationwide and international deployment. • Deployments: Managing Disaster Response Warehouses in Huston ($5 – 6 million) & Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands ($3-4 million) Responsible for the implementation of the disaster services program in an assigned geographic territory. The territory is based on the regional configuration. Leads and manages a primarily volunteer team responsible for the implementation of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery programs in the local area. Ensures the development of Disaster Leadership Volunteers in each of the program support functional areas of the disaster cycle in order to meet the needs of the territory, region, state and division. Operates as a part of the Disaster Management Cycle processes. Responsible for local preparation, response and recovery management as well as management of government partnerships with assigned territory. Show less



Doras

• Ireland
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advice and Information Centre Manager / Caseworker

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Management & effective operation of the Centre including drop-in centre and reception staff• Coordination of individual caseloads and outreach to migrants, direct provision hostels, hospitals.• Collated evidence based reports to assist with advocacy and strategic planning purposes• Coordination of the service with other services and external bodies e.g. Dept. of Justice, HSE etc.• Provided service users with legal, academic and integration advice and programmes.• Co-ordinated various social events for parades, sporting groups and men’s group. Show less

• Case Worker

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2010



Scope (Aust)

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Placement and Training Officer

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2007

  • Recruitment officer for people with mental health disorders, learning and physical disabilities. • Managed a large client file (40+) seeking access to employment in the open labour market • Recruitment officer for people with mental health disorders, learning and physical disabilities. • Managed a large client file (40+) seeking access to employment in the open labour market



WHAD, Porbation & Welfare Project

• Dublin, Ireland

• Project Coordinator - Probation and Welfare

  • Jul 2004 - May 2006

  • Management of the WHAD Project and development of appropriate programmes for young men at risk of entering the criminal justice system. • Work with additional services to provide the most effective project to meet the needs of those individuals whose needs were not being addressed. • Management of the WHAD Project and development of appropriate programmes for young men at risk of entering the criminal justice system. • Work with additional services to provide the most effective project to meet the needs of those individuals whose needs were not being addressed.



HEALTH ACTION OVERSEAS UK LTD

• Italy
• Education Administration Programs

• Therapy Centre Manager

  • Apr 2003 - Jul 2004

  • I managed and supported approx. 30 Therapy Centre staff including staff training, centre development and day-to-day operations of a Therapy Center, providing therapies for orphaned or abandoned young adults. • I provided advocacy for the 106 resident young adults living in the adjoining state-run institution. • Control costs and ensure programmes adhered to budget. • I managed and supported approx. 30 Therapy Centre staff including staff training, centre development and day-to-day operations of a Therapy Center, providing therapies for orphaned or abandoned young adults. • I provided advocacy for the 106 resident young adults living in the adjoining state-run institution. • Control costs and ensure programmes adhered to budget.



First Employment Services - Recruitment Agency for Adults with Disabilities

• Ballintemple, Cork

• Job Coach

  • Sep 2001 - Dec 2003

  • I coached and developed people with disabilities and supported them in their quest for a job. • I coached and developed people with disabilities and supported them in their quest for a job.



Brothers of Charity Services Ireland

• Ireland
• Health and Human Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Employment Facilitator

  • Jan 2003 - May 2003

  • Coached and developed people with disabilities and supported them in their quest for a job. • Coached and developed people with disabilities and supported them in their quest for a job.