JOB TITLE: Harm Reduction Case Worker, Open Access Service
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Day Services/ Day Services Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Assessment and case management of clients referred to
the MQI Case Management Service
REPORTS TO: Crisis and Case Management Co-Ordinator
OBJECTIVE:
* To work directly with clients in developing care plans using a case
management approach and delivering harm reduction interventions.
* To facilitate low threshold community detoxification in
conjunction with partner agencies
* To ensure high quality of service is upheld in line with best
standards and MQI policies and procedures.
_PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW._
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The ideal candidate for this post will have:
* A relevant third level qualification in the social care field and
at least 2 years? experience working in a low threshold service
* An experience of working with issues relating to care planning and
case management regarding alcohol and drug misuse, specifically within
a low threshold environment and an awareness of behaviour and social
problems affecting them
* Experience and understanding of undertaking risk assessments,
assessing needs and developing and following through on care plans
* Possess strong interpersonal skills and have experience of working
in a multidisciplinary/multiagency team within a low threshold
environment
* Ability to communicate and engage challenging behaviour in a
respectful and dynamic way
* Experience and understanding of issues relating to drug and
alcohol use/homelessness / mental health and undertaking harm
reduction interventions as required
* Strong knowledge of homeless and drug services and relevant
referral pathways is a distinct advantage
* Possess a flexible professional approach to their work, and to be
open to working in a change environment.
If you are interested in applying for this position please complete
the application form attached and send to?**Apply on the
website**?with an updated copy of your CV.
Please ensure to put ?Application for Harm Reduction Case Worker,
Open Access Service? in the subject line of your email. Applications
that do not state the role in the subject line of the email may fail
to be shortlisted.
_MQI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
