CLONDALKIN YDAP PROJECT WORKER
ROLE DESCRIPTION
CDATF is seeking applications from suitable candidates for the role of
YDAP project worker. Clondalkin YDAP is an under **Apply on the
website**?s drug and alcohol project serving young people in
Clondalkin and surrounding areas. We are seeking a candidate who can
build the capacity of this new project to respond to the needs of
people under **Apply on the website** who are using drugs and alcohol.
The successful candidate will have the ability to enhance the work of
the Clondalkin Youth Drug & Alcohol Project by providing supports and
interventions to young people aged **Apply on the website** years who
present to the project with problems related to their substance
misuse. The candidate will be expected to work in a youth centred,
evidence based, and outcomes focused manner. Part of this role will
also require working with the families of young people attending the
service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated problem solver with
the potential to be part of a team response to developing a quality
resource for young people of Clondalkin and its surrounding areas.
REQUIRED SKILLS
The successful candidates will possess the following skills
* Strong Leadership skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and good team player with
excellent organizational skills
* Good standard of IT and report writing skills
* Creativity & innovation
* Empathy and understanding
* Flexible approach to your work
* Good team player
QUALIFICATIONS
* Level 7 Degree in, Addiction Studies, Social Care, or Youth Work.
* Training/qualifications in evidence-based interventions for youth
substance misuse.
* Full clean drivers? licence.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE BASE
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the following
* Knowledge of the National Drugs Strategy, National Drug
Rehabilitation Framework, Addiction, and Addiction Services
* Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience working with the
target group.
* Experience of key working/care planning and case management.
* Experience of dealing with Child Protection and Welfare issues and
certified in Children?s First training.
TERMS
The salary for this post will be in line with CDATF Grade V scale. Due
to the nature of funding attached to the role the post will initially
be offered on a **Apply on the website**-hour basis. The scale ranges
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pro-rata based on a **Apply on the website** hour week.
APPLICATION
Please send an up-to-date C.V. and cover letter outlining your
suitability for the role to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** BY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. Enquiries regarding
this post can be made by contacting **Apply on the website**
CLONDALKIN DRUG AND ALCOHOL TASK FORCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER.
_THIS JOB OFFER WILL BE MADE SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
