OUTREACH PROJECT WORKER (DASH)
NIGHT-TIME ECONOMY
FULL TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT
The _Sexual Health Centre_, in partnership with Cork Local Drug &
Alcohol Task Force, is seeking an exceptional, positive individual to
join the team to undertake the delivery of DASH (Drugs, Alcohol,
Sexual Health), with a specific focus on the night-time economy. This
pioneering project will see the roll out of a mobile unit that will
combine drugs, alcohol and sexual health services across the Cork and
Kerry region with a particular emphasis on responding to those in the
night-time economy. In this role, you will have the opportunity to
make a significant contribution to the overall strategy of the _Sexual
Health Centre_.
The purpose of this particular role is to establish, co-ordinate and
develop the DASH project with a specific focus on the night-time
economy. The successful candidate will develop a strategy of delivery
that supports equitable access, by means of a mobile health unit
within the Cork and Kerry region, to sexual health, drug and alcohol
services to individuals and groups from vulnerable or marginalised
communities and to those who may feel disconnected from society.
If you are a strategic and driven professional with strong planning,
analytical and stakeholder co-ordination skills, this could be the
ideal role for you. This novel project combining the work of Cork
Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force and the Sexual Health Centre focuses
on delivering additional outreach sexual health, drug and alcohol
information and support direct to communities across Cork and Kerry.
These enhanced services to communities, delivered through an inclusive
lens will enable access to information, signposting and support to
enable behaviour change opportunities and improve outcomes for service
users with particular emphasis on the night-time economy.
This is a full time, fixed term contract until December **Apply on the
website**. Applicants will require a full clean driving licence and be
available for an immediate start.
_RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:_
* Devise, co-ordinate and implement an innovative business plan
focusing on the coordination of a mobile unit (specialised adapted
van) which combines drugs, alcohol and sexual health services across
the Cork and Kerry region with a specific focus on the night-time
economy
* Carry out a mapping exercise of the current provision of Drugs,
Alcohol and Sexual Health services in the Cork and Kerry region and
identify gaps e.g. geographical, cost related, time etc.
* Oversee the legal and practical requirements associated with
service delivery including but not limited to risk-registers, permits,
workplans, health and safety audits associated with utilising DASH
within the night-time economy
* Ensure relevant documentation, such as permits, are in place for
service delivery
* Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and ensure relevant
policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines are devised under the
guidance of the management team at the Sexual Health Centre and in
conjunction with Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force
* Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for clients and
other staff
* Enable effective partnership with all agencies and stakeholders
involved with the delivery of the DASH Project with particular care
for those working in primary and secondary care
* Co-ordinate a suitable working schedule with partners to ensure
the smooth delivery of the project while maintaining client needs at
the forefront
* Proactively source opportunities to communicate and advertise the
project to drive overall stakeholder and client engagement
* Deliver a service that provides equitable access to information
and resources as well as one-to-one support services in the Cork and
Kerry region
* Support the services being offered as part of the project, for
example, rapid HIV testing and drug and alcohol support sessions and
appropriate signposting
* Provide, where appropriate, brief intervention / motivational
interventions to clients in relation to their sexual health, drugs or
alcohol use
* Create an awareness of the DASH project and the wider services of
the Sexual Health Centre and Cork Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force and
their services to relevant stakeholders, clients and service users
* Support the delivery of one-to-one interventions, drop-in
services, condom demonstrations, condom distribution and helpline
calls within the organisation
* Establish and maintain an excellent rapport with partners and
stakeholders
* Provide testing (Rapid HIV, Hepatitis C, Pregnancy) opportunities
as relevant to the role
* Provide day-to-day office and administrative duties as required
* Complete data collection and collation for a variety of funders
and services as required
* Work within the Sexual Health Centre?s internal pathways to
refer clients to the appropriate professional team member or external
service
* Work within the Policies, Procedures Protocols and Guidelines and
also within the remit of the Employee Handbook of the Sexual Health
Centre
* Represent the Sexual Health Centre at events, conferences,
meetings etc.
* Achieve volume, activity and income targets as agreed with the
Centre Manager
* Actively seek new opportunities to promote awareness of the
services offered by the Sexual Health Centre
* Establish and maintain an excellent rapport with clients to create
a respectful and trusting relationship whilst providing ?persistent
and challenging support?
* Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for clients and
other staff
* Adhere to the goals and targets of the Strategic Plan for The
Sexual Health Centre
* Assist with the provision of health promotion work, including
information stands where required
* Participate in the overall administration of the Health Promotion
team
* Perform other duties commensurate with the nature of the post. It
is important that all members of staff are prepared to take on
additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain
efficient running of the organisation. All roles will develop and the
Sexual Health Centre may change the role scope in consultation with
the post holder
_EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:_
* A relevant qualification in health promotion, social care,
community development or other relevant area (Level 7 NFQ, desirable)
* Excellent communication and project development skills, with the
ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
* Excellent IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Suitable experience in developing, evaluating and managing
projects
_REQUIREMENTS_
* A full clean driving licence is essential (regular B licence)
* Relevant experience in the area of sexual health and/or drugs and
alcohol
* An ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds in
a variety of settings
* The ability to work as part of a team and in partnership with
other organisations and individuals
* Flexible working style and the ability to respond effectively to
emerging/unexpected needs
* Innovative thinking and project planning is essential
_TERMS AND CONDITIONS_
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with the experience of the
candidate.
CONTRACT: Contract to December **Apply on the website**
HOURS: Full time contract based on **Apply on the website** hours, 5
days per week, Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the post,
evening or weekend work will regularly be required.
HOLIDAYS: **Apply on the website** Days annual leave
GARDA VETTING: please note that any offer of employment will be
subject to Garda Vetting.
The Project Worker will report to the Centre Manager of the Sexual
Health Centre.
CV and accompanying cover letter can be directed to Catherine Kennedy,
Centre Manager: **Apply on the website**. Applications will not be
accepted after 2pm on Monday, March **Apply on the website**st,
**Apply on the website**. Interviews will be held within a short
timeframe of the closing date.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current
and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part
time duration may be filled.
_SEXUAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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