OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To work with and support people who have a gambling addiction, those
who are struggling with harmful gambling and their affected others.
To work in and with the community to determine the needs within the
area, to build confidence and capacity of individuals, families
experiencing gambling addiction and its effects.
To network with service providers and other agencies and be actively
involved in relevant interagency work.
KEY AREAS OF WORK:
* Organise and set up appointments and contact and set up relevant
locations.
* Outreach the services of this post as required/requested.
* Work as part of the FRC team to deliver and develop relevant
Family and Parent Supports to families dealing with Gambling
Addiction, for example individual support to affected others, group
work and other relevant supports.
* Work with and liaise with other agencies and organisations of
relevance.
* Prepare monthly written reports for the Manager including
notes/minutes from meetings with other agencies where appropriate.
* Attend meetings and quarterly staff meetings and other training,
planning days as requested. Identify, develop and promote policies and
procedures as part of the team.
* Work within the policies, procedures and governance of Rosemount
FRC.
* Be accountable to the Board of Directors through regular support
and supervision with the Clinical Manager / Manager as required both
orally and written.
* Meet with Line Manager on a weekly basis for planning and case
management.
* Participate in ongoing training and development when requested and
where it enhances the delivery of services and in the continued
professional development of staff.
* Promotion of the service through media, radio, social media etc.
* Report to the FRCNF and GAT as required.
* Participate in training, evaluations and meetings as required for
the duration of the project.
* Any other tasks as requested by the Manager and/or Board of
Directors.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_ESSENTIAL_
* Relevant qualification in Counselling & Psychotherapy from an
IACP/IAHIP/FT accredited body.
* Be in their own supervision.
* Ability to make decisions.
* Organisational, planning and prioritising skills.
* Efficient time management skills.
* Group Work and facilitation skills.
* Report and note writing.
* Maintaining confidentiality and boundaries.
* Respectful, patient and good listening skills, ability to value
other people?s perspectives.
* Honest and trustworthy.
* ICT skills.
_DESIRABLE:_
* Relevant Masters.
* A basic understanding of addiction.
* Minimum 3 or 5 years experience post qualification dealing with a
wide range. of issues.
* In their own personal therapy.
* Excellent people skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
* Flexible and the ability to work on your own initiative and as
part of a team.
* Own transport and a full driver?s licence.
* First Aid and Health and Safety Training.
* An understanding of complex needs and child protection issues.
* Non-Judgemental, positive outlook.
* Ability to understand the impact of poverty and disadvantage on
communities
ABOUT THE PSYCHOTHERAPIST/COUNSELLOR ROLE
* **Apply on the website** hours per week
* This position is funded as part of a 3 year Pilot Project subject
to sufficient ongoing funding and satisfactory probation period.
* Probation period of 9 months with reviews being held at 3 months,
6 months and 9 months.
* Garda Vetting is essential.
* Flexible working hours will be essential; evening/weekend sessions
maybe required.
* Regular reports on the work will be required by the Board.
* A commitment to completing specific training (eg Certificate in
Gambling Addiction) which will be funded by the Gambling Awareness
Trust.
* LOCATION: ROSEMOUNT FRC COVERING DUNDRUM - DUN LAOIGHAIRE RATHDOWN
AREA.
* ANNUAL LEAVE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** DAYS
Application form to be returned by email to **Apply on the website**
or by post to: Rosemount Family Resource Centre, 3 Waldemar Terrace,
Main Street, Dundrum, D**Apply on the website** FX**Apply on the
website** stating clearly which position you are applying for before
**Apply on the website**pm Tuesday **Apply on the website**st May
**Apply on the website**
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
