SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP
TASP PROJECT WORKER
PART TIME (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HRS.) ? **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** MONTHS CONTRACT
A vacancy has arisen for a Project Worker in the Tallaght Addiction
Support Project (TASP), South Dublin County Partnership. South Dublin
County Partnership works with people who are socially excluded or are
at risk of becoming so and promotes social cohesion and labour market
participation with a focus on the most disadvantaged neighborhoods.
This is achieved through a range of integrated activities in
Education, Training, Job Placement, Early Childhood Services,
Enterprise Support and Community Development Programmes. SOUTH DUBLIN
COUNTY PARTNERSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER AND WELCOMES
APPLICANTS FROM A DIVERSITY OF BACKGROUNDS.
TASP is a community addiction support project based in Fettercairn,
Tallaght. TASP provides one to one support, group work, methadone
maintenance, alcohol programme and counselling to individuals impacted
by drug and alcohol use. TASP also delivers comprehensive family
support, counselling, and auricular acupuncture via the SWAN project.
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.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MANAGE A CASE LOAD OF CLIENTS BY PROVIDING ONE TO ONE KEYWORKING
SESSIONS SET IN A CONFIDENTIAL, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. SESSIONS WILL
CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING INTERVENTIONS:
* Initial and comprehensive assessments using the national framework
* Crisis intervention
* Relapse prevention
* Harm Reduction
* Goal setting using Motivational Interviewing & CRA Protocols
* Developing individual care plan for each client
* Referrals to residential treatment, mental health services,
counseling, education/employment
* Aftercare
* Advocacy
* Community reintegration
TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITHIN THE CONTEXT
OF THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF:
* Information & signposting
* One to one key working sessions
* Group work
KEY AREAS OF WORK WILL INCLUDE:
* Contribute to the day to day running of the project
* Developing responses to emerging trends in conjunction with the
project manager
* Establishing and maintaining links with statutory, voluntary and
community agencies
* Compiling reports, proposals, and briefing documents
* Participate in Team Meetings and assist in developing relevant
actions
* Organizing information sessions and making presentations about the
work of the project
* Keep appropriate records and undertake administration duties as
required
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To work as a productive member of the TASP team
* To facilitate appropriate supports for clients via keyworking and
group work
* Build therapeutic relationships with clients and maintain
professional boundaries at all times
* To build effective links with other professional organizations in
the community
* Liaise with community groups in the Tallaght area
* To take up training opportunities agreed with Project Leader
* Any other duties appropriate to the position and agreed with the
Project Leader
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA_
* Minimum of a level 7 diploma in Community Drugs Work, Addiction
Studies or related field.
* Minimum of 2 years working fulltime in addiction/community
addiction support project
* Experience in key working, care planning and case management
across a continuum of care from active drug use to drug free
interventions
* Accredited in either CRA or Motivational Interviewing
* Have a thorough knowledge of drug related issues and their effect
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 inter-agency work, involving community,
voluntary and statutory agencies
* Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills,
including IT skills
* Must have administration capacity to discharge the functions of
the post
* Must be personally motivated and have the ability to work on own
initiative
* Garda Vetting required
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 (no more than 2 pages) and
cover letter accompanied with completed confidential form marked TASP
PROJECT WORKER PART TIME 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:
Or alternatively email your application to **Apply on the website**
? subject box to be marked TASP PROJECT WORKER PART TIME POST JOB
REF. **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**/**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Closing date for receipt of applications: 2ND DECEMBER **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.
THE POST IS SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
