About the Role
Reach Deaf Services wishes to engage voluntary directors who will play an active role in assisting the organisation achieve its purpose.
As a director, your role is to provide leadership to the company within a framework of prudent and effective controls, which enables risk to be assessed and managed.
In contributing to the effective governance of the organisation you will also be asked to sit on one of five Board Sub-Committees. The current Sub-Committees include:
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Governance, Strategy and Organisational Development Committee
Safeguarding, Welfare and Protection Committee
HR Committee
Communications Committee
The Board is assisted in its role by the CEO and the Executive Senior Management Team which is comprised Financial Controller, Head of Adult Services, Head of Support Services, IT Manager, Property and Facilities Manager and HR Manager.
Competency & Skills Required for the Role
Given the services and supports offered by Reach Deaf Services on behalf of the HSE and the governance and compliance landscape within which Reach Deaf Services operates, it is imperative that the Board has the skills, competencies and behaviours required to ensure effective governance and oversight.
Reach Deaf Services is currently seeking a director with knowledge and subject matter expertise in the area of Deaf Community issues, financial management, governance, safeguarding and compliance matters.
Perspective board members are encouraged to apply for this role with the requirement that they can demonstrate both the relevance of their skills and experience. The person appointed will demonstrate a genuine commitment to Reach Deaf Services ethos and vision. The successful candidate will ideally have the skills and attributes detailed below.
Irish Sign Language (ISL) and Deaf Culture are a key part of how our services are provided. Board members are encouraged to learn ISL with classes being provided by the organisation.
In addition, the following skills and competencies are provided as a general guide to perspective candidates and are indicative of the more general skills required for effective governance.
Behavioural Competencies
Ability & willingness to challenge and probe
Integrity & high ethical standards
Common sense & sound judgement
Understanding of effective decision-making processes
Willingness & ability to devote time and energy to the role
Team Player/Collaborative
Interpersonal skills
Active Listening skills
Good communication skills
Willingness to share knowledge and Experience through coaching and or mentoring
Candidates should have one or more of the following governance competencies
Previous Director Experience
Financial literacy
Strategic thinking/planning from a Governance perspective
Risk Management from a Governance perspective
Compliance/Legal knowledge
Application Process
Candidates are invited to contact Mary Stringer via text, video call or phone call at 0872328084 should you like to discuss this role further and learn more about Reach Deaf Services.
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