HALO PROJECT
HALO PROJECT WORKER ? PART-TIME (3 DAY WEEK)
The HALO Project is a free, confidential service supporting young
people between **Apply on the website** and **Apply on the website**
years who want help with their substance use, either to stop taking
drugs/alcohol, to reduce substance use, or to learn about the effects
of substance misuse. The HALO Project, funded by the SWRDATF and
managed by IN SYNC Youth & Family Services, works with young people
and their families across Co. Kildare & West Wicklow. The post will be
based in Naas & Athy.
The South Western Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force (SWRDATF) is a
co-ordinating body whose function is to research, develop, and
implement a coordinated, regionally-appropriate response to substance
misuse. The taskforce works with the communities of South and West
Dublin, West Wicklow and Kildare, to significantly reduce the harm
caused to individuals and society by the misuse of drugs.
IN SYNC Youth & Family Services supports young people, children and
families in Co. Kildare & West Wicklow to enable them to live a full
and active life within their communities and society.
To be shortlisted for interview the successful candidate MUST have:
* A minimum of two years previous experience of working with
adolescents and families in a therapeutic context.
* Significant experience of working with adolescents in relation to
their problematic substance use.
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Have a full clean driving license and own transport.
* A recognised qualification in Counselling &
Psychotherapy/Psychology/Family Therapy, with I.A.C.P. / I.A.H.I.P /
P.S.I. or equivalent accreditation would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be employed by IN SYNC Youth & Family
Services on a **Apply on the website** month fixed-term contract,
including a 6 month probationary period.
Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday 9th July **Apply on the
website**. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for July **Apply on
the website**th. If shortlisted for an interview you will be notified
by email on July 9th.
For job description, person specification and application form contact
The HALO Project at: **Apply on the website** or on: **Apply on the
website**
Applications by IN SYNC electronic application form ONLY (including
details of three referees) to: Tommy Hunt, Halo Coordinator, IN SYNC
at: **Apply on the website**
_Funded by the Department of Health under the National Drugs Strategy
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
