FRONTLINE MAKE CHANGE
RECOVERY COORDINATOR
JOB TITLE: Recovery Coordinator Dublin North City and County
SALARY: Salary dependent on education and experience
HOURS: 9am – 5pm ( * hours) Monday – Friday.
Flexibility is expected for some relevant evening and/or weekend
REPORTS TO: Clinical Services Manager / Senior Management Team
LOCATION: The location of the role is to be confirmed but will be
based in North Dublin. The role, duties, and location are liable to
change in line with the need and/or expansion of services
RESPONSIBLE FOR: The efficient and effective coordination of recovery
services and initiatives in Dublin North City and County
CONTEXT
Helping individuals to build their recovery capital is at the heart of
the continuum of care model, which is centered on the individual and
their needs at each stage in their personal recovery pathway. The role
will liaise with a range of important stakeholders including but not
limited to:
* The Drug Courts
* CDETB Services
* Residential Therapeutic Treatment Centres
* Recovery Academy Ireland
* Probation Services
* Section * Drug and Alcohol Projects
* Local Community Projects
* HSE Integrated Alcohol Service
* HSE OST Clinics
* Community-based peer mutual aid groups
* Recovery advocates
JOB DESCRIPTION
Working as part of the overall Frontline Team and under the guidance
of the Senior Management Team the main focus of responsibility is the
efficient and effective coordination of recovery services and
initiatives in Dublin North City and County. This work will be carried
out in close partnership with Social Inclusion & Addiction Services
and relevant stakeholders.
This is a key role for Frontline Make Change and the successful
candidate will work across the addiction brief of the organisation in
all directorates. The key aspects of this role include but are not
limited to:
* Developing recovery-orientated systems of care for use in both HSE
and section *-funded drug services
* Scope the potential for and develop new recovery-based,
work-related initiatives for individuals with a background of
addiction and/or in the stages of recovery, including but not limited
to further education, community employment, and pathways to employment
/ social enterprise
* Support the development of a Recovery Hub and network
* Support the Frontline Services Managers with similar pathways of
care
* The post will also include supporting general day-to-day
operations and coordination of service provision
The above job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list
of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be
required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may
be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the
development of the post while in office. The direction and duties of
the post holder will be reviewed regularly are liable to change with
the growing nature of the post.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL
* Degree in Social Care / professional Qualification in Addiction
* Post-Qualifying Training in Drug and/or Alcohol Treatment
DESIRABLE
* Addiction and Social Inclusion Specialisation
* Accredited membership of relevant bodies
* Comprehensive understanding and experience working within the
addiction field
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
* Leadership qualities with experience in a wide range of clinical
issues (within an addiction agency/service provider setting)
* 5 years of service coordination and/or management experience
* Experience in ‘recovery’ focused working
DESIRABLE
* An understanding of different clinical evidence-based models and
approaches to recovery and how they may impact positively the work at
Frontline Make Change
* Experience and/or knowledge of change management especially in the
context of service delivery/expansion
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT
ESSENTIAL
* Experience in clinical governance/risk management
* Experience in implementing and complying with policies and
procedures
DESIRABLE
* Experience in maintaining professional clinical standards in line
with the requirements of relevant regulatory bodies
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
ESSENTIAL
* Experience working off own initiative, including self-directed work
and reporting/data management and analysis whilst working under the
values and strategic goals of Frontline Make Change
* Ability to think and work strategically and
problem-solving/solution-focused thinking
* Excellent communication skills including being a brand ambassador
of Frontline Make Change
DESIRABLE
* Experience working within the statutory and/or voluntary sector
* Building and maintaining positive working relationships with
Stakeholders
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application is by way of CV emailed to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** and
the closing date is *pm on Friday the **Apply
on the website**th of September *. Interviews
will take place in early October.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
