MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR
A vacancy has arisen for a Mental Health Coordinator in South Dublin
County Partnership. South Dublin County Partnership is a Local
Development Company primarily funded by the Irish Government to bring
together local communities and state agencies to tackle the problems
of unemployment and social exclusion. We develop projects and services
to support sustainable and vibrant communities where people can
realise their potential and experience a high quality of life. The
focus of our activities is on areas where people experience
disadvantage. Our programmes of work are organised across key thematic
areas: Community Development, Enterprise & Employment, Lifelong
Learning, Children & Families, Health & Well Being.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING PROGRAMME
The Mental Health Coordinator will be based within the Health and
Wellbeing Programme. The health and wellbeing programme consists of
several programmes across South County Dublin. This includes Social
Prescribers, Counsellors, Health Coordinators, Roma Health Workers,
Healthy Food Made Easy Coordinator, and the Tallaght and Alcohol Drugs
Task Force.
BACKGROUND
The role of the Mental Health Coordinator is to manage, support,
organise and develop mental health education programmes including
Heads UP in South County Dublin.
The main area of work will be to manage the Heads-Up programme
(https://www.heads-up.ie)
Heads UP is an interagency programme - managed by the South Dublin
County Partnership and funded by the HSE- developed to provide a
coordinated response to men who are in distress.
The programme aims to help develop the participants? resilience and
assist them to engage with local education, employment, and mental
health services so that they can be supported to improve their current
circumstances.
The key objectives are to provide a resource to men by way of a
training programme that engages them on a bi-weekly basis and to
facilitate statutory and non-statutory organisations to work together.
In working together to develop and facilitate Heads UP it is expected
that the organisations will become more familiar with each other?s
services and in turn, provide a more comprehensive response to men who
find themselves in difficult financial and social situations.
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Managing the day to day running of the Heads-Up programme.
Leading a team of staff to include recruitment, training and ongoing
development and support and supervision.
Support and administer the continued development of the interagency
advisory group.
To monitor and evaluate programme outcomes
To provide regular reports and updates to the HSE and the advisory.
To network with other relevant organisations
Identifying, liaising with, and supporting guest facilitators and
being responsible for the practical organisation of the sessions e.g.
meeting room, food for breaks.
Keeping records, preparing reports, and participating in review and
evaluation sessions as required.
Updating the Service Level Agreements with the funders and other CHO7
Partners.
Supporting and working with other Heads UP Coordinators in CHO7
Organising invoices and payments, petty cash, and keeping abreast of
funding balances.
To provide guidance and support regarding mental health policies
within SDCP.
To direct staff to appropriate local supports for clients in need of
mental health supports.
To be an advocate for mental health in the workplace.
There may be other tasks given at the discretion of the Health and
Wellbeing Manager.
SUITABLE CANDIDATES?MUST HAVE:
Recognised qualification in mental health, or social work.
Experience in community development or adult guidance.
Experience of working in a group setting.
Experience in developing adult guidance plans with individuals.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Basic administration skills i.e. Microsoft Office Word and report
writing.
Clear knowledge and understanding of Wellness Recovering Action
Planning principles.
Garda Vetting may apply to this role
HEALTH:
The appointee must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the
duties attached to the position and be in a state of health such as
would indicate a reasonable prospect of competence and ability to
render regular and efficient service in SDCP.
SALARY:
The salary for this position will be based on each individual
qualification and experience and.
APPLICATION PROCESS
POSTAL APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should pay particular attention to the essential and
desirable criteria in the job description, your suitability and why
you are the best candidate for this post in question. Please send
three copies of your up-to-date detailed CV and cover letter marked
MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR POST JOB REF. **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** and should be addressed to:
Administration & Operations Department,
South Dublin County Partnership,
Unit D1,
Nangor Road Business Park,
Nangor Road,
Dublin **Apply on the website**.
EMAIL APPLICATIONS:
Email your CV and cover letter to **Apply on the website** ? subject
box to be marked MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR JOB REF. **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AT **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** NOON
Please provide the names, address, occupation, and contact details of
two referees. (Contact will not be made without prior notification to
you). Please note that no individual correspondence will be entered.
Late applications cannot be considered. Short listing of candidates
will apply.
_SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER._
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