How do Employment Specialists work?
Employment Specialists are employed by South Dublin County Partnership and are integrated into Tallaght Community Mental Health Team as a full team member. They go out and meet employers on your behalf. If you are successful with getting a job, the employment specialist can support you in your job with weekly visits for in-work support.
Who is eligible for Employment Specialist Support?
All people who use our services can use this service. Our main criteria is that you want to work, so we don't exclude people once they wish to work. Some people may feel they are too ill or too old or have no experience, but once you have a desire to work, you can access this support.
What kind of supports can an Employment Specialist give?
The employment specialist supports people with all stages of their job search, from exploring what type of jobs are preferred, to CV preparation, mock interviews and in-work support. If you have particular difficulties that makes it hard to find the right job, the employment specialist meets employers to carve an appropriate or suitable job role.
Do Employment Specialists work with employers?
With your permission the employment specialist can meet regularly with the employer to ensure that the job is going well and that all your in work support needs are being met to help you keep your job.
How do Employment Specialists link with the mental health team?
Employment Specialist are full members of the mental health team, this means if you need support from another team member in getting or keeping your job that you can easily access this support.
