FULL TIME DRUGS & ALCOHOL YOUTH WORKERS REQUIRED TO JOIN TDATF
DETACHED STREET WORK TEAM
LOCATIONS: KILLINARDEN & JOBSTOWN
South Dublin County Partnership is a local development company in
South Dublin County. We develop and deliver projects to tackle poverty
and social exclusion across the county. We do this through working
together with people, local groups and partner organisations to
address the issues that matter most. Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task
Force (TDATF) is a project of SDCP, tasked with providing a more
coordinated approach to addressing substance misuse issues in Tallaght
and Whitechurch
_DETACHED YOUTH WORK IS A DISTINCT?FORM OF YOUTH WORK THAT ENGAGES
THE MOST AT RISK, MARGINALISED YOUNG PEOPLE, AGED BETWEEN **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE**YRS, ON THE STREETS RATHER THAN IN A CONVENTIONAL YOUTH
WORK SETTING._
SDCP is seeking 1 ALCOHOL YOUTH WORKER TO JOIN THE TDATF DETACHED
STREET WORK TEAM in a busy and dynamic environment; to engage young
people in the Killinarden and Jobstown areas of Tallaght that are
effected/impacted by drug and alcohol use and related harm, in
innovative, needs based, evidence informed programmes. Detached street
work is a new and exciting area of work for TDATF and we are seeking
individuals with a passion for supporting at risk young people and an
understanding of the value of interagency work.
These position require individual that can work as part of a team to
engage with young people on the streets, particularly those who are
vulnerable and at-risk of drug and alcohol related harm. The roles
include networking, one to one work, group work, mentoring, referrals,
non-formal education programmes, advocacy, and goal focused work.
Other duties will include reporting on the various programmes and
interventions, interagency work, best practice.
BACKGROUND
KILLINARDEN is an area in West Tallaght that is made up of **Apply on
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on the website**. According to the Pobal Deprivation Index, **Apply on
the website** small areas in KILLINARDEN are classed between
disadvantaged and very disadvantaged. In **Apply on the website**
Killinarden had the highest local area of unemployment in Tallaght
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JOBSTOWN is an area in West Tallaght with a growing population of
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of young people within the TDATF area. In **Apply on the website**,
the unemployment rate in Jobstown was **Apply on the website**.**Apply
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*Levels of unemployment and deprivation are expected to be higher in
both areas post pandemic.
Both Killinarden and Jobstown have identified growing trends of
increased drug trends among those most marginalised that has seen many
young people become involved in drug use, drug dealing and activities
that may cause significant risk to them. As a result, some young
people have become more socially excluded within their communities.
TARGET GROUPS INCLUDE:
* Young people not engaged in education, employment, or training.
* Young people socially isolated in their own community.
* Young people participating in risky anti-social behaviours.
* Young people significantly impacted by drug and alcohol use.
* Young people at risk of becoming involved in crime, including
being recruited into the drugs trade.
JOB SUMMARY
The person will be required to work as part of the TDATF Team. The
Detached Street Work initiative will be managed by the Senior
Development Officer and overseen by the TDATF Coordinator & CEO of
SDCP. The main focus is to work with young people age **Apply on the
website** ? **Apply on the website**yrs effected/impacted by drug
and alcohol use and related harm in the Killinarden and Jobstwon areas
of Tallaght.
A key focus of the Detached Street Work Team is to reduce the risk of
harm to the target group and actively promote alternative pathways.
This role will compliment the existing youth services in the
Killinarden and Jobstown communities. The team will work in line with
the ethos that underpins SDCP and its principles/values as a
professional community organisation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL:
* Work with young people age **Apply on the website** ? **Apply on
the website**yrs effected/impacted by substance misuse and substance
related harm on the streets in named communites
* Establish effective working relationships with the target
group/individuals
* Establish effective working relationships with established
drug/alcohol projects and youth services in Tallaght
* Develop various street work initiatives
* Liaise with and act as a positive role model within the local
communities
* Assess local needs in conjunction with the TDATF/SDCP team and
other local drug/alcohol services and develop work plan to effectively
respond
* Be flexible in approach and in allocating time to meet
identified/emerging needs
* Use evidence informed models of intervention
* Provide appropriate and evidence baded information to young people
* Develop and deliver drugs awareness workshops, targeted
interventions, programmes & individual care plans for the specified
target groups
* Offer support to young people and make refeerals where appropriate
* Operate in line with the ethos of SDCP and in line with Children
First Guidelines
* Record the work programme and plans in line with SDCP procedures
* Engage fully with any recommended training that will improve
outcomes for the target group
* Any other relevent duties as requested by the Board of TDATF and
SDCP
INTERAGENCY WORK
* Members of the team will have direct links into the sub committees
of the Tallaght Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force, to ensure young
peoples voices are represented
* The team will advise of any new or emerging trends concerning
young people and drug & alcohol use.
* The team will be integral to the work of SDCP and TDATF and will
work in an interagency manner with the local youth services and drugs
projects already established in Killinarden & Jobstown.
SPECIFIC TARGETS
* Targeted early interventions to delay the onset on drug and alcohol
use and / or the involvement in the local drug industry
* Promote alternative positive lifestyle choices among young people
who use or are impacted by drug and alcohol use
* Engage and establish trusting relationships with young people
where they gather, with the aim of reducing risk
* Explore impacts & alternatives to drug dealing with young people
* Connect with family and peers of target group
* Signpost to services that can provide additional supports
* Increase positive outcomes for young people ages **Apply on the
website** ? **Apply on the website** years in Tallaght
GENERAL RESPONSIBILTIES
* To act consistently professional at all times
* To engage in regular supervision with line manager
* To be flexible in working working hours
* To establish and maintain professional networks
* To ensure the work is carried out in line with the SDCP ethos.
REQUIREMENTS
* A qualification on the National Framework in Youth Work or Youth &
Community Work at Level 7 or above
* IN ADDITION: Drugs Theory & Intervention Skills, Addiction
Studies, Diploma in Community Drug & Alcohol Work or similar
* Minimum of 2 years? experience working with the target group and
outreach work would be a distinct advantage.
* Lived experience also an advantage.
SALARY
The salary for this position will be based on each individual
qualification and experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
POSTAL APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should pay particular attention to the essential and
desirable criteria in the job description, your suitability and why
you are the best candidate for this post in question. Please send
three copies of your up-to-date detailed CV (no more than 2 pages) and
cover letter accompanied with completed confidential form marked Drugs
& Alcohol Street Youth Workers Post Job Ref. **Apply on the
website**/**Apply on the website**,
TO:
Administration & Operations Department,
South Dublin County Partnership,
Unit D1,
Nangor Road Business Park,
Nangor Road,
Dublin **Apply on the website**.
EMAIL APPLICATIONS:
Or alternatively email your application to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
? subject box to be marked Drugs & Alcohol Street Youth Workers Post
Job Ref. **Apply on the website**/**Apply on the website**
Closing date for receipt of application is 5PM ON WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Late applications will not be considered. Shortlisting will apply.
Please provide the names, address, occupation, and contact details of
two referees. (Contact will not be made without prior notification to
you). Please note that no individual correspondence will be entered.
A panel may be formed
The post is subject to Garda vetting.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
