HOUSING OFFICER
TITLE OF POST: HOUSING OFFICER
LOCATION: Galway & Mayo
REPORTING: Service Manager/Team Leader/Social Care leader
HOURS OF WORK: Full Time
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST: Established in **Apply on the website** by
Fr Peter McVerry the charity works with individuals at risk of, or
experiencing homelessness, primarily in the Dublin region. Peter
McVerry Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of
prevention, housing, homelessness, under **Apply on the website**s
residential and drug treatment.
OUR VISION: ?An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and
upholds their rights to full inclusion in society.?
OUR MISSION: Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness
and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter
McVerry Trust provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to
younger persons with complex needs, and offers pathways out of
homelessness based on the principles of the Housing First model and
within a framework that is based on equal opportunities, dignity and
respect.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. TO THE MANAGER/TEAM LEADER/SOCIAL CARE LEADER:
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader;
* Meet with the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader at regular
intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;
* To assist the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader in DELIVERING
core housing management services to tenants of PMVT and their
communities.
2. TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO TENANTS THROUGH:
* Assisting them to manage their tenancies with Intervention, support
and supervision;
* Supporting tenants in managing the payment of their rent and
putting supports in place where they are managing rent arrears;
* When required, advocacy and referral to community services to help
the tenants integrate into their communities;
* Liaising with the appropriate agencies to support the ongoing
health and well-being of the tenants;
3. TO ASSIST WITH TENANTS? CASE WORK THROUGH:
* Communication with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant;
* Key-working with tenants (where required);
* Assisting with tenant?s Individual Personal Plans;
* Ensuring that tenants are fully informed about all entitlements.
4. TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:
* Adherence to safety and security protocols;
* Support tenants with estate management
* Ensuring that the environment is maintained to a high standard at
all times;
* Advice and help to tenants with housekeeping needs;
* Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation in shared living
environments.
5. TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR SERVICE THROUGH:
* Links with other Peter Mc Verry Trust services, screening and
assessment;
* Communication of information and referral to resources;
* Offering ongoing support to former tenants.
6. TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:
* Maintaining tenants? details and documentation;
* Actively participating in staff meetings;
* Providing written reports to the Manager/ Team Leader/Social Care
Leader where necessary;
* Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.
7. CHANGE IN WORK PROGRAMME:
* It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be
re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.
8. TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:
* In your interactions with management, staff and participants of the
Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.
9. OTHER DUTIES:
* Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social
Care Leader.
* On occasion there will be out of hours work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
ESSENTIAL:
* Degree level qualification in social care/youth work, addiction
studies, housing or related field.
* Essential competencies: Commitment to providing the highest level
of service, respect for others, openness to change, communication
skills? oral, aural and written, contributing to the prevention and
management of challenging behavior, professionalism & maintaining
professional boundaries and effective team working. (All other
competencies to be reviewed as part of the supervision and support
process
DESIRABLE:
* Desirable ? Full Driving License
* 2 Years experience in a related field
TO APPLY, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE PMVT APPLICATION FORM FROM
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
