JOB TITLE: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Case Worker in collaboration with
the HSE Physical & Sensory Team
LOCATION OF POST: _Enterprise Centre Dublin Rd. Castleblaney Co.
Monaghan_
ORGANISATIONAL AREA: Cavan Monaghan CHO1
DETAILS OF SERVICE
In Cavan/Monaghan the MS Society provides a support service to people
with MS in collaboration with the Adult Physical and sensory team who
provide a multidisciplinary service to adults aged between **Apply on
the website** and **Apply on the website**years, who present with
* Static and progressive neurological conditions
* Traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury
* Other physically disabling Neurological conditions
(In line with the national strategy and policy for the provision of
neuro-rehabilitation services in Ireland, Implementation Framework
**Apply on the website**).
The post holder will provide a service to persons who have a diagnosis
of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Prioritising newly diagnosed and those
availing of the HSE Physical and Sensory Disability Services
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: MS Ireland Services Manager
PURPOSE OF THE POST
To respond to contacts made by People with MS (PwMS), their families
and Allied Health Care Professionals. Provide support and information
to enable and empower PwMS to manage their condition so as to have the
best quality of life possible. This role involves both Case Management
and Community Development.
CASE MANAGEMENT is a system for the planning, co-ordination and
delivery of services using individually tailored care plans, having a
person-centred approach and a multi-disciplinary focus.
The post holder is required to work in collaboration with the Adult
Physical and Sensory Disability team (APSD) in the community providing
physical, psychological and emotional support to service users and
their families with MS
In collaboration with the Adult Physical & Sensory Team the MS Case
Worker will:
* Facilitate and co-ordinate access to services for persons with MS
* Assist in the development of the MS Care Plan in relation to
supporting the service user to access services that are required, and
thus ensure an integrated and co-ordinated service delivery to service
users with MS.
* Identify service pressures and service development needs and
communicate these via the services planning cycle of the Adult
Physical and Sensory disability team, to the National Services of MS
Ireland, Manager Physical and Sensory Disability Services locally or
the Area Manager of Disabilities Services
* Ensure that service users being discharged to their home have been
assessed and have an agreed care plan which is agreed with the service
user with input from key personnel involved in supporting the service
users
* Contribute to the development of care plans for individuals with
MS in the catchment area including supporting the agreed packages of
home support.
* Provide practical and professional support to individuals, their
families and/or carers, and other health care professionals.
* To advocate on behalf for the individual with MS and/or family
members in respect of concerns and/or requirements following an
admission in conjunction with relevant allied health care
professionals. Link service users and their families with available
local services where appropriate
* Negotiate and influence service providers in helping to meet
specific needs of individuals and groups of persons with MS.
* To facilitate communication between persons with MS and service
providers, both statutory and non-statutory.
* Update NAAS in relation to clients with MS and liaise with
Database Personnel. as required
* Establish contacts within medical and rehabilitation services.
* To maintain a high standard of record keeping in line with
professional practices.
* To make appropriate referrals to Occupational Guidance, ETB,
Department of Social Protection and other relevant agencies
* Work in collaboration with the local Physical and Sensory
Disability Team and attend team meetings in relation to People with MS
and reviews as required
* Referral to other services e.g. day services, as required.
* Referral to other professional?s e.g. occupational therapy,
Physiotherapy, Psychology.
* Liaise with hospital, rehabilitation centre or other acute and
post-acute services.
* Complete assessments as required e.g. home support, and person
centred plans for review/decision with the appropriate resource
provider.
* Providing information to the individual and families in respect of
how MS may be affecting them across their journey with MS..
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
* To ensure that programmes, identified by MS Ireland, are available
within existing resources in the Region e.g. Getting the Balance
Right, Newly diagnosed etc.
* To respond to requests and provide information to MS Ireland?s
Advocacy Department.
* To link and develop appropriate working relationship with the HSE
but specifically with the Primary Care Structures.
* To identify and apply for additional sources of funding and/or
resources, e.g. Lottery, community grants, etc. to fund the provision
of identified programmes.
* To work closely with local Branches to ensure that effective
communication is maintained between local Branches and the regional
office.
* To plan Regional integrated meetings with local Branch network.
* To plan public awareness/World MS Day seminars and others
according to the local resources/ environment /needs.
_PLEASE SEE FULL JOB SPECIFICATION ATTACHED BELOW._
COMPETITION SPECIFIC SELECTION PROCESS
MS Ireland recruitment, interview and selection processes will apply.
?If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a
detailed CV to **Apply on the website** before 1 July **Apply on the
website**.
_MS IRELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ????_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
