VACANCY: HOUSING FIRST INTENSIVE CASE MANAGERS MIDLANDS
REPORTING TO: Service Manager / Team Leader
HOURS: * Hours per week / On-call
LOCATION: Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath
ABOUT PETER MCVERRY TRUST
Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity
committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance
misuse and social disadvantage.
The charity provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to
younger people and vulnerable adults with complex needs, and offers
pathways out of homelessness based on the principles of the Housing
First model.
In *, the charity worked with over **Apply on
the website**, * people and was active in
* local authorities across Ireland.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
TO THE MANAGER/TEAM LEADER:
* To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to
him/her by the
* Manager/Team Leader
* Meet with the Manager/Team Leader at regular intervals regarding
the progress of his/her work;
* To assist the Manager/Team Leader in delivering core housing
management services to residents of PMVT and their communities.
TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS THROUGH:
* Assisting them to manage their tenancies with intervention,
support and supervision;
* Providing SLI (Supported Independent Living) service for the
initial 6 months of their tenancy;
* Supporting them to manage their recovery in PMVT’s drug free
accommodation;
* Supporting residents in managing the payment of their rent and
putting supports in place where they are managing rent arrears;
* When required, providing advocacy and referral to community
services to help the residents integrate into their communities;
* Engaging in out of hours on call service on roster basis;
* Liaising with the appropriate agencies to support the ongoing
health and well-being of the residents.
TO ASSIST WITH RESIDENTS’ CASEWORK THROUGH:
* Communicating with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant
* Key-working the residents (where required);
* Assisting with resident’s Individual Support Plans;
* Ensuring that residents are fully informed about all entitlements.
TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:
* Adhering to safety and security protocols;
* Supporting residents with estate management matters;
* Ensuring that the environment in which they are living, inside and
communal areas, are maintained to a high standard at all times;
* Advising and supporting residents with housekeeping needs;
* Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation in shared living
environments.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply please download the application form or visit
pmvtrust.ie/careers:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
