TITLE: Drug & Alcohol Family Support Worker
LOCATION: Galway
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website** hours per week
REMUNERATION: ?**Apply on the website**K (per annum), travel
expenses will be reimbursed at HSE rates
CONTRACT DURATION: This is a one-year fixed term contract which will
be reviewed every **Apply on the website** months, over a period of 3
years. There is an initial probationary period of 3 months.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION: The applicant will be employed by ARD
Family Resource Centre, Doughiska. However, travel around Galway is
essential.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To develop and provide supports to adult family
members and significant others who are affected by substance misuse.
ROLE: The role of the Family Support Project Worker will be to provide
a non-judgemental, confidential and person-centred support service to
those who have been adversely affected by a family member or
friend?s drug or alcohol misuse.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: ARD Family Resource Centre Coordinator,
Doughiska
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
* Provide information and support to individuals and families in
relation to substance use and its potential impacts.
* To offer evidence-based interventions for individuals and families
which reduce the negative impacts of substance misuse. This may
include facilitating groups.
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults who access support.
* Raise awareness of, and improve, access to other appropriate
support for family members.
* To work as part of an integrated network of professionals
supporting individuals and families affected by substance misuse.
* To work towards achieving the goals of the current underpinning
WRDATF Family Support Strategy.
* Appropriate and efficient referrals to other services which meet
the holistic needs of individuals and families e.g. counselling,
mental health support, Tusla, housing support, domestic violence
services.
* To keep accurate and up-to-date records of work undertaken
including case files, while abiding to data protection policies.
* Attend regular meetings with family support coordinator including
team meetings, supervision etc.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* A 3rd level qualification in a related field
* A Minimum 2 years? experience working with individuals, families
and communities
* An ability to engage with and support family members in an
empathetic, non-judgemental and sensitive manner towards meeting their
needs
* An understanding of the complexity of addiction and the effects of
this on individuals, families and communities.
* Open and innovative approach to work
* Driver?s license & access to car
* Excellent communication skills, IT proficient & demonstrated team
work experience
DESIRABLE:
* Knowledge of drug & alcohol issues, dual diagnosis, family
programmes and evidence-based interventions e.g. 5-Step, CRAFT, SMART
Family and Friends, Non-Violence Resistance Training
* Experience of interagency working in a similar setting
* Experience of facilitating groups
OTHER:
* Garda vetting will apply
* Flexibility required in working hours
INFORMAL ENQUIRIES: Maria Powers, Family Support Coordinator, **Apply
on the website** / **Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE: **Apply on the website**th September, **Apply on the
website** @ 2pm
DATE OF INTERVIEW:_ As soon as possible after the closing date._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
