Ballymun Job Centre are currently seeking a highly motivated and
skilled Guidance Officer to join our High Support service team. If you
are someone who appreciates the importance of the structure, meaning
and purpose that further education, training, and employment provides
to those coming from a history of substance use and how it is a
crucial step to support long-term recovery, we would love to hear from
you.
The High Support Guidance Officer will provide individual and group
employment guidance and interventions to stable and drug free clients
and carry out the following tasks.
* Provide one to one employment guidance and support to clients
seeking employment, training, or education opportunities.
* Conduct assessments of client’s strengths, interests, and skills
to identify potential career paths.
* Develop individualised career plans and provide ongoing support to
clients as they work towards their goals.
* Use relevant funding streams to progress clients into
training/education and ensure all administration and approval
procedures are followed.
* Design, develop and implement group programmes, workshops, and
other related activities in response to client needs.
* Ensure that all administration records and reports are maintained
in line with data protection and GDPR guidelines.
* Develop and maintain interagency initiatives to promote good
working relationships and ensure effective responses to challenges and
barriers faced by the client group.
* Develop and maintain key relationships with relevant local
services and national services such as, addiction counselling
services, literacy support services, community nurses and further
training and education providers.
* Represent the BJC at meetings/seminars related to substance abuse
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one years’ experience
working with stable and drug free clients and a strong passion for
helping individuals in recovery to achieve their full potential.
They should have knowledge of the drug and alcohol treatment field
and the unique challenges faced by individuals in recovery. They
should have a therapeutic background, enabling them to provide
compassionate and evidence-based career guidance to individuals along
with knowledge of job search and career development resources and
strategies. They should have excellent communication, interpersonal
and organisational skills, strong database management and record
keeping and the ability to work both independently and as part of a
team.
A relevant 3rd level qualification in Addiction or related field is
essential and a qualification in Adult Guidance would be a distinct
advantage.
This is a full-time position and is offered on an initial one-year
fixed term contract. The position is funded by the Ballymun Local Drug
and Alcohol Task Force.
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to
attend for interview.
Salary for this position is on a scale between €**Apply on the
website**, * and €**Apply on the
website**, * depending on experience.
TO APPLY - Please forward a letter of application with CV by 5:**Apply
on the website**pm on Wednesday *th October
* to:
Sandra Roche, HR & Operations Manager, Ballymun Job Centre, Ground
Floor Civic Centre, Main Street Ballymun, Dublin 9 or email **Apply on
the website**
The Ballymun Job Centre is an equal opportunities employer and
welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We value
diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment
where all employees feel valued and respected.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
