MQI ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT A FEMALE SPECIFIC COUNSELLOR AND FEMALE
SUPPORT WORKER TO WORK IN AN EXCITING NEW FEMALE SPECIFIC SERVICE
JOB TITLE: FEMALE SPECIFIC COUNSELLOR
MQI?s Jane?s Place & St Francis Farm Detox and Rehab Services
This role will be divided between the Female Specific Service in
Dublin and MQI?s Detox and Rehab programmes in St Francis Farm
Carlow. The base for this role will be Dublin. This role will be part
of the team responsible for the delivery of Female Specific Services
in ?Jane?s Place?, temporarily based in Dolphins Barn and St
Francis Farm, Tullow.
The female only day service ?Jane?s Place? will provide a
?one-stop-shop? for access to information and supports across
health, addiction, life skills, gender-based violence, coercive
control, legal issues, education, employment support, counselling, and
mental health services. The role involves some 1:1 work with female
service users, group work, in-reach into other community projects as
well as advocating and giving a voice to female service users,
facilitating research.
The role will involve two days working in St Francis Farm, Tullow
working with female service users and on occasion male service users
who are on the 6-to-8-weekdetox programme or the **Apply on the
website**-week Residential Rehab Programme. The counsellor will be
part of a multidisciplinary team in St Francis Farm.
LOCATION: Jane?s Place Dolphins Barn Dublin 8 with travel to St.
Francis Farm, Tullow, Co. Carlow
CONTRACT TYPE: Contract of Indefinite Duration.
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**, **Apply on the website** -
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depending on experience.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* Two years? experience in a paid full-time capacity in an
addiction service or similar setting or equivalent part time.
* Accredited counsellor with ACI, IACP or equivalent body.
* A relevant third level qualification in the area of addiction
studies or 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.
* Understanding of the issues facing women with complex needs.
* A knowledge and understanding of a trauma informed approach.
* Capacity to develop constructive relationships with clients &
team.
* 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, Power-point, and a good knowledge CRM system
for reporting purposes.
* Experience of developing and delivering workshops and seminars.
* Experience and skills in the referral process and assessment of
clients with addiction needs.
* Experience and skills in developing Care Plans.
* A full, clean driving licence is required.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete
the attached application form and email to **Apply on the website**
with a copy of your up-to-date CV by close of business on the **Apply
on the website**th July **Apply on the website**.
Please ensure to include the following title in the subject line of
your email ? FEMALE SPECIFIC COUNSELLOR C**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**?.
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JOB TITLE: FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER
MQI are looking to recruit a Female Support Worker to work in an
exciting new Female Specific service. These roles will be part of the
team responsible for setting up, establishing and operation of a new
female only day service, ?Jane?s Place?, temporarily based in
Dolphins Barn with in-reach clinics into partner agencies.
The female only day service will provide a ?one-stop-shop? for
access to information and supports across health, addiction, life
skills, gender-based violence, coercive control, legal issues,
education, employment support, counselling and mental health services.
The role involves some 1:1 work with female service users, group work,
in-reach into other community projects as well as advocating and
giving a voice to female service users, facilitating research.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get involved at the
start of a new service supporting women in a holistic and trauma
informed way.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Must have a relevant qualification (minimum QQI Third Level 7 or
equivalent) e.g. social care, addiction or related field.
* Must have a minimum of 2 years relevant employed work experience
in addiction/community sector.
* Development, health & social care, education or related fields.
* Have experience of key working, case management and group
facilitation.
* Understanding of the issues facing women with complex needs
* A knowledge and understanding of a trauma informed approach
LOCATION: Jane?s Place Dolphins Barn Dublin 8
HOURS: **Apply on the website** hours per week
CONTRACT LENGTH: 2 years Fixed Term contract, with possibility of
extension subject to funding
SALARY SCALE: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** -
?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** (**Apply on the
website** hrs per week) dependent on experience.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete
the attached application form and email to **Apply on the website**
with a copy of your up-to-date CV by close of business on the **Apply
on the website**th July **Apply on the website**. Please ensure to
include the following title in the subject line of your email ?
FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER C**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**?.
MQI is an equal opportunities employer.
These roles are subject to Garda Vetting.
MQI reserves the right to review and amend this job description as
appropriate.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
