JOB TITLE: Project Worker / Administrator
ROLE RESPONSIBLE TO: The Executive through the St Francis Farm (SFF)
Detox Clinical Nurse Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The direct delivery of services to SFF Detox service
clients
REPORTS TO: St Francis Farm (SFF) Detox Clinical Nurse Manager
OBJECTIVE: To effectively deliver care & administration support to
clients of St Francis Farm, and in doing so to uphold the philosophy
and working ethos of MQI.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* To contribute to the day-to-day operations of the service so it
runs smoothly in accordance with organisation and service policies and
procedures.
* To work as part of the team with regular and consistent
communication.
* To participate actively in all team meetings and to be open to all
reasonable requests from the Detox Clinical Nurse Manager.
* Work within the policies of MQI, both organisation wide and
project specific to ensure consistent delivery and quality standards
are adhered to.
STAFFING
* To provide continuity and support for students, part time and
voluntary workers.
* ?To work as part of a team and actively encourage this ethos
among the workers.
CLIENTS
* To work with the Detox Clinical Nurse Manager and the team in the
assessment and identification of client needs.
* To act in a ?key worker? capacity with designated clients in
accordance with structures agreed with the Detox Clinical Nurse
Manager.
* Transporting and accompanying clients by car to bank / Post Office
/ appointments as they arise.
* To support the treatment programme through the facilitation of
administration, care planning, group work and educational workshops.
* To ensure that the needs of our clients are attended to with
sensitivity and efficiency.
* To develop individual care plans for clients.
* To support the residential nature of the programme through
participation in the staff rota.
* To be up to date and aware of good practices and procedures in the
delivery of services to our clients, with particular reference to
residential services.
* Facilitating clients to access local services such as medical,
welfare, banking and advocating on their behalf.
* To liaise with internal and external agencies in identifying
client progression pathways.
* To support the management of the waiting list for residential
treatment.
ADMINISTRATIVE
* To comply with the Detox Clinical Nurse Managers? requirements in
relation to all appropriate paperwork and filing of data relevant to
the service; in particular client finances, day books, intervention
records and client care plans and files.
* To sit with clients each week regarding their finances and welfare
needs.
* To feed into the preparation of reports, statistics and other
information that may be required.
* To ensure that all relevant client records are logged on MQI?s
IT Treatment Outcome Monitoring & Information System (TOMIS)
* To be observant, proactive and comply with MQI?s requirements in
relation to Health & Safety protocols.
TRAINING
* To attend all training sessions, workshops and courses as advised
by the Detox Clinical Nurse Manager.
* To support and facilitate the transference of learning to workers,
trainees, students, and volunteers involved in the service.
* To actively engage with your supervisor regarding one?s own
personal/ professional needs in the context of being an effective
worker on the Project.
GENERAL
* To maintain good relationships with external agencies and
stakeholders on behalf of the service.
* To be up to date and aware of best practice and procedures in
relation to Health and Safety in the workplace.
* To become familiar with and ensure that all MQI?s policies and
procedures are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health
& Safety, HR, Confidentiality, Boundaries and Staff Code of Ethics.
* To have a flexible approach to the work in response to
organisational change, development and review of best practice.
* To assist with any other duties which Detox CNM and Senior Project
worker might reasonably request.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* One years? experience in a paid full-time capacity, or equivalent
part time, in an addiction service or similar setting or equivalent
part time.
* A relevant third level 7 or above qualification in social care.
* Experience of working in a residential setting an advantage.
* An excellent understanding of issues relating to problem drug
use/homelessness including mental health concerns and progression
pathways towards, housing, training and work.
* Capacity to develop constructive relationships with clients, staff
team and internal/external stakeholders.
* Capacity to work on own initiative and as part of team.
* Capacity to develop positive relationships with internal and
external stakeholders.
* Must be able to demonstrate proficient IT skills including
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a good knowledge CRM system for
reporting purposes.
* Experience and skills in the referral process and assessment of
clients with addiction and associated needs.
* A full driving licence is essential.
LOCATION: St Francis Farm Detox Centre, Tullow, Co Carlow.
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Hours: **Apply on the website**.5 hours per
week (Mon ? Sun **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website**-
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There may be an overnight opportunity in the future as per future
service needs
SALARY SCALE: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** -
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experience (pro-rata of full-time hours ?**Apply on the
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applicable) and additional overnight hourly rate.
WHAT DOES MERCHANTS QUAY IRELAND OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?
* Fulfilling and Challenging work
* Sick Pay Scheme (after 6 months of Probation)
* Minimum **Apply on the website** days Annual Leave plus 1 Good
Will Day (pro-rata for Part-Time contract)
* Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months, plus Death in
Service benefit)
* Line Management Supervision
* Learning and Development Programme
* Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive and
Compassionate Leave)
* Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Health & Wellness Programme
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete
the application form attached to this ad and email to **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** with a copy of your up-to-date CV attached by 5PM ON FRIDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND APRIL. Please ensure to include the
following title in the subject line of your email ?Application for
Part-Time Project Worker/Administrator ? SFF Detox?
Applications that do not have this title may fail to be shortlisted.
THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO GARDA CLEARANCE.
_MQI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
