RESPONSIBLE TO: The Head of Recovery Services through the prison-based
Team Leader.
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The direct delivery of counselling services for
persons with drug and or alcohol problems in prison.
REPORTS TO: The Team Leader, Addiction Counselling Service.
The objective of this role is to effectively deliver counselling and
other services pertaining to the IPS Service Level Agreement, and in
doing so to uphold the philosophy and working ethos of MQI.
_PERSON SPECIFICATION_
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL HAVE:
* Two years? experience in a paid full-time capacity, or equivalent
part time, in an addiction service or similar setting.
* Accredited counsellor with ACI, IACP or equivalent body.
* A relevant third level qualification in the area of addiction
studies or social care.
* An excellent understanding of issues relating to problem drug use,
criminal offending, homelessness, dual-diagnosis and progression
pathways towards community-based rehab, housing and training services.
* Capacity to develop constructive relationships with clients &
team.
* Capacity to work on own initiative and as part of team.
* Capacity to develop positive relationships with internal and
external agencies.
* Must be able to demonstrate proficient IT skills including
Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point and experience of using a database.
* Experience of developing and delivering workshops and seminars.
* Experience and skills in the referral process and assessment of
clients with addiction and associated needs.
* Experience and skills in developing Care Plans.
* To be approved by the IPS Security Clearance process.
LOCATION: Mountjoy Campus
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent contract
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours Full-Time role, **Apply on the
website**.5 hours Part-Time role
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** -
?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum based
on a **Apply on the website**-hour week and ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** - ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** per annum for Part-Time role.
If you are interested in applying for a Full-Time and/or a Part-Time
position, please complete the application form attached to this ad and
email to **Apply on the website** with a copy of your CV attached by
5PM ON MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MARCH **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. Please ensure to include the following title in the subject
line of your email ?APPLICATION FOR FULL-TIME IPS COUNSELLOR
MOUNTJOY CAMPUS REF RECM**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**? or APPLICATION FOR
PART-TIME IPS COUNSELLOR MOUNTJOY CAMPUS REF RECM**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**?
Applications that do not have this title may fail to be shortlisted.
_MQI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
