JOB TITLE: ADDICTION PRACTITIONER
SALARY: Social Care Worker – *,**Apply on the
website** (post subject to 8% increase due *)
HOURS: *hrs per week
REPORTS TO: Seniors Addiction Practitioner & Clinical Services Manager
ROLE: Work to deliver Frontline’s Alcohol Service providing case
management and treatment support for people struggling with
problematic alcohol use in North Dublin City and County (HSE CHO9
area)
LOCATION: * North Great Clarence Street, Dublin
1 - The role, duties and location are liable to change in line with
the need and/or expansion or services. Location rotation is the norm
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Addiction Practitioner will be expected as part of a team to carry
out the following areas of work:
* Provide * key working and case management
using evidence-based interventions
* To manage a caseload of clients with problematic/dependent alcohol
use – including the development and implementation of client-centred
care plans
* To support clients in dealing with personal issues related to
their addiction and mental health e.g housing, welfare rights, medical
treatment, referrals etc
* To engage in targeted outreach work eg; home visits, inter-agency
outreach, detached street work etc – prioritising the identification
and engagement of relevant clients across all of the CHO 9 area
* To work towards developing a central integrated care pathway in
conjunction with the HSE and funded services
* To develop and deliver evidence-based workshops, group programmes
and after care, based on the needs of our client group
* To develop links with relevant statutory, community and voluntary
agencies
* To identify gaps in service provisions and in conjunction with
relevant agencies develop appropriate responses
* To engage in community development and community networking in the
wider CHO9 area
* Develop and maintain links with alcohol users, their families and
the wider community
* To support trainee and volunteer staff, where relevant
* To attend/participate in line management supervision by the
clinical service manager
* To carry out relevant duties that may be assigned by the clinical
service manager
* To be aware of and adhere to all Frontlines operational policy and
procedures
TEAM WORK:
* To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in conjunction
with other team members, ensuring that Frontline delivers the highest
quality service
* Work as a team member to develop and fulfil the policies, quality
standards, aims and objectives of Frontline
* To attend and actively engage in team meetings and client reviews
* Actively assist in the continued development and coordination of
Frontline’s alcohol service
ADMINISTRATION DUTIES:
* Ensure all contacts, files and records reflect Frontline’s
confidentially and data protection policies
* Maintain professional and up-to-date records in relation to work
with clients
* Produce and prepare progress reports, annual reports, logic models
and other documents which may be required
* Promote Frontline services to the relevant statutory, community
and voluntary agencies
* To be fully competent in using IT, word, email, Microsoft Office
and be able to operate Client Management System Ecass and HRB Link
* As part of a team to plan, develop, monitor and evaluate the
appropriate programmes and services
* To attend regular team meetings, trainings and in-house
supervision
* To be fully aware of and implement Children First Policy
* Skills and Experience Required
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL
* Diploma in Addiction Studies level 7 or relevant qualification to
the role
* 2 years post-qualification experience
* Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the principles
of reducing alcohol-related harm
DESIRABLE
* Degree in Addiction Studies or relevant qualification
* Addiction and Social Inclusion knowledge and experience
OTHER
ESSENTIAL
* The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and to receive
and give support
* The ability to act upon one’s own initiative within the context
of professional boundaries and accountability
* Good report writing and proficient in word, excel, PowerPoint etc
DESIRABLE
* Experience working in a group setting
* Knowledge and experience of the client management system Ecass
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application is by way of CV emailed to * and
the closing date is *pm Wednesday 3rd April
*. Interviews will take place soon after.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
