JOB TITLE: ADDICTION SUPPORT WORKER / KEY WORKER
JOB REFERENCE: KW1
REPORTS TO: PROJECT MANAGER OF CLONDALKIN TUS NUA
HOURS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HOURS
BASE: CLONDALKIN
SALARY RANGE: HSE PROJECT WORKER SCALE
PURPOSE OF JOB
The role of the addiction support worker is to provide our services
users with access to a range of supports including: brief
interventions, structured one to one sessions, case management set in
a professional, confidential and safe environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage a case load of clients by providing One to one sessions set
in a confidential, safe environment. Sessions could involve any of the
flowing interventions:
* Initial and comprehensive assessments
* Relapse prevention
* Crisis intervention
* Harm Reduction
* Motivational Interviewing
* Developing individual care plan for each client in conjunction
with the client
* Referrals to Treatment centres, counselling, education/employment
* Referrals to mental Health Services
* Progression routes
* Aftercare
* Gender specific issues
* Advocacy
* Community reintegration
2. To work with service users within the context of the aims and
objectives of the project through the provision of:
* One to one key working sessions
* Group work
* Co facilitating an open access drop in
KEY AREAS OF WORK
_KEY AREAS OF WORK WILL INCLUDE:_
* Maintaining and sustaining the established projects and services of
the centre
* Developing new projects in conjunction with the project manager
and Management Committee
* Establishing and maintaining links with statutory, voluntary and
community bodies
* Identifying areas for networking and coordination
* Compiling reports, proposals and briefing documents
* Developing relevant actions
* Organising information sessions and making presentations about the
work of the project
* Disseminating information on the project
* Keep appropriate records and undertake administration duties as
requested
_MAIN DUTIES:_
* To work as a team member in order to fulfil the policies, aims and
objectives of the Clondalkin Tus Nua
* To develop support services for service user?s
* To build effective links with other professional organisations in
the area
* To work closely with community groups in the Southwest Clondalkin
area
* To fully engage in the work of the team and to take up training
opportunities offered where appropriate
* Any other duties appropriate to the position and agreed with the
project manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION
_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA_
* Minimum of a level 7 diploma in Community Drugs Work/ Addiction
Studies
* Minimum of 2 years working fulltime in addiction/community
addiction supports with one to one interventions being central to the
role
* Experience in key working, care planning and case management
across a continuum of care from active drug use to drug free
interventions
* Have a thorough knowledge of drug related issues and their effect
and influence on individuals, families and communities.
* Knowledge and understanding of theory in evidence based practice
in the field of treatment & rehabilitation.
* Knowledge and understanding of National Drugs policy including
Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery: A health led response to drug &
alcohol use in Ireland **Apply on the website** ? **Apply on the
website** and the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework and National
Protocols and Assessment Guidelines.
* Have experience of high quality inter-agency work, involving
community, voluntary and statutory agencies.
* Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills,
including IT skills.
* He/she must have administration capacity to discharge the
functions of the post.
* He/she must be personally motivated and have the ability to work
on their own initiative
TENURE: This appointment is a full time permanent position (subject to
funding). 6-month probationary period will apply.
ANNUAL LEAVE: **Apply on the website** days
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAY BE REVIEWED FROM TIME TO TIME TO
REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
APPLICATION: All CVs with attached cover letter outlining relevant
experience to be sent to:? **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE: 1.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
SERVICE: CLONDALKIN TUS NUA CLG
JOB TITLE: ADDICTION SUPPORT WORKER / KEY WORKER
JOB REFERENCE: KW1
REPORTS TO: PROJECT MANAGER OF CLONDALKIN TUS NUA
HOURS: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HOURS
BASE: CLONDALKIN
SALARY RANGE: HSE PROJECT WORKER SCALE
PURPOSE OF JOB
The role of the addiction support worker is to provide our services
users with access to a range of supports including: brief
interventions, structured one to one sessions, case management set in
a professional, confidential and safe environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage a case load of clients by providing One to one sessions set
in a confidential, safe environment. Sessions could involve any of the
flowing interventions:
* Initial and comprehensive assessments
* Relapse prevention
* Crisis intervention
* Harm Reduction
* Motivational Interviewing
* Developing individual care plan for each client in conjunction
with the client
* Referrals to Treatment centres, counselling, education/employment
* Referrals to mental Health Services
* Progression routes
* Aftercare
* Gender specific issues
* Advocacy
* Community reintegration
2. To work with service users within the context of the aims and
objectives of the project through the provision of:
* One to one key working sessions
* Group work
* Co facilitating an open access drop in
KEY AREAS OF WORK
_KEY AREAS OF WORK WILL INCLUDE:_
* Maintaining and sustaining the established projects and services of
the centre
* Developing new projects in conjunction with the project manager
and Management Committee
* Establishing and maintaining links with statutory, voluntary and
community bodies
* Identifying areas for networking and coordination
* Compiling reports, proposals and briefing documents
* Developing relevant actions
* Organising information sessions and making presentations about the
work of the project
* Disseminating information on the project
* Keep appropriate records and undertake administration duties as
requested
_MAIN DUTIES:_
* To work as a team member in order to fulfil the policies, aims and
objectives of the Clondalkin Tus Nua
* To develop support services for service user?s
* To build effective links with other professional organisations in
the area
* To work closely with community groups in the Southwest Clondalkin
area
* To fully engage in the work of the team and to take up training
opportunities offered where appropriate
* Any other duties appropriate to the position and agreed with the
project manager
PERSON SPECIFICATION
_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA_
* Minimum of a level 7 diploma in Community Drugs Work/ Addiction
Studies
* Minimum of 2 years working fulltime in addiction/community
addiction supports with one to one interventions being central to the
role
* Experience in key working, care planning and case management
across a continuum of care from active drug use to drug free
interventions
* Have a thorough knowledge of drug related issues and their effect
and influence on individuals, families and communities.
* Knowledge and understanding of theory in evidence based practice
in the field of treatment & rehabilitation.
* Knowledge and understanding of National Drugs policy including
Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery: A health led response to drug &
alcohol use in Ireland **Apply on the website** ? **Apply on the
website** and the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework and National
Protocols and Assessment Guidelines.
* Have experience of high quality inter-agency work, involving
community, voluntary and statutory agencies.
* Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills,
including IT skills.
* He/she must have administration capacity to discharge the
functions of the post.
* He/she must be personally motivated and have the ability to work
on their own initiative
TENURE: This appointment is a full time permanent position (subject to
funding). 6-month probationary period will apply.
ANNUAL LEAVE: **Apply on the website** days
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAY BE REVIEWED FROM TIME TO TIME TO
REFLECT THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
APPLICATION: All CVs with attached cover letter outlining relevant
experience to be sent to:? **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE: 1.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
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Type: Permanent
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