CHRYSALIS COMMUNITY DRUG PROJECT CLG WISHES TO RECRUIT FOR THE
FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
PROJECT WORKER – FULL TIME
PROJECT WORKER – PART TIME
(PLEASE SPECIFIC IN YOUR APPLICATION WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING
FOR)
The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of
Chrysalis services. They will ensure that the needs of our service
users are efficiently and effectively met enabling them to move
through the recovery process. The position will be based in Dublin
City Centre
This position is a permanent position - after completing a minimum
6-month probation period and verification of references and may be
subject to Garda clearances.
*Target Community – people with lived experience of
substance/alcohol use, people active in substance/alcohol use, people
in recovery to substances/alcohol and people who have been indirectly
affect by substance/alcohol use.
WORK ACTIVITIES.
* Assess service users’ needs, including assessing level of drug
and/or alcohol use to enable development of appropriate support using
the HSE Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool
* Maintain an active caseload and all related record keeping
(HRB/eCass)
* Provide crisis intervention, keyworking, case management and group
work
* Group facilitation with relevant subject to target group.
* Maintain all relevant documentation
* Attend and participate in relevant case management/interagency
meetings
* Attend training as required
* Attend supervision as required on regular basis – both group and
individual
* Attending meetings as required and present verbal and written
reports.
* Undertake other duties as and when requested.
WITH AN ADDITIONAL PARTICULAR INTEREST IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:-
* Developing a community profile of the area in which Chrysalis
operates to assist in the development of a community engagement plan
* Develop and implementing community-based programs and initiatives
to raise awareness about addiction issues, prevention strategies, and
available support services
* Ensure that Chrysalis’s programmes and initiatives are operating
from a Human Rights approach that enables empowerment amongst its
clients
* Build and maintain partnerships with local community stakeholders
encouraging working together through a collective interagency approach
* Organise and facilitate community events that provide information
and promote Chrysalis as a service
* Conduct outreach activities to engage with the local marginalized
population and ensure equitable access to addiction treatment and
support services
* Collect and analyse data on community needs, trends in addiction
prevalence, and the effectiveness of intervention strategies to inform
program development and improvement
* Stay informed about emerging trends, research findings, and best
practices in addiction treatment, harm reduction, and community
development to inform program planning and decision-making.
SKILLS AND QUALITIES.
* Ability to represent the organisation to a high standard with all
parties (statutory services, non-statutory services, other
stakeholders, clients, and the community)
* Ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds and
to engage with target groups.
* In-depth understanding of related policies
* Conflict management and resolution
* Identifying and addressing barriers to participation
* Practice skills including programme planning, monitoring,
reflection and evaluation
* Knowledge of Community work theory, principles and processes
* Solution Focused
* Openness, accountability and flexibility;
* Resilience – in moving processes forward even through difficult
circumstances
* Understanding of the issues, concerns, and interests of others.
* Good interpersonal, motivational and organisational skills
* Capable of working both on own initiative and as part of a team
* Excellent listening skills and confidence in talking to people
both in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
* Excellent IT skills, creative design desirable.
* Ability to engage in the use of social media and maintain levels
of interaction using the most up to date information.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AS FOLLOW:
* A minimum of a Level 7 qualification or Third Level qualification
in the field of addiction, rehabilitation, social care, community
development, social science, psychology, sociology, or another
equivalent is mandatory.
* Substantial experience of working within a community-based
addiction/homeless/rehabilitation/community service would be
necessary.
* Excellent knowledge of boundaries and confidentiality.
* Experience in eCASS/HRB would be an advantage.
* Substantial experience of interagency and multi-disciplinary work
BENEFITS OFFERED:
* Salary Range - € *,**Apply on the
website** - € *, *
* Minimum * days annual leave
* EAP accessibility
* Continuing Professional Development
* Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Paid Sick Leave
* Paid Study Leave subject to terms
* Optional Unpaid Leave and Career Breaks subject to terms
ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD FORWARD BY EMAIL -WITH THE SUBJECT
MATTER TITLE “PROJECT WORKER – SPECIFIC WHETHER FULL TIME OR PART
TIME” - A SHORT COVER LETTER AND AN UP TO DATE CV FOR THE ATTENTION
OF THE CEO TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY
CLOSING DAY OF FRIDAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MARCH **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** . THE INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE WEEK STARTING MONDAY,
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MARCH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
This job advert/description is not an exhaustive list of duties and
responsibilities. The Board and Management may review this position
from time to time.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
