DUN LAOGHAIRE RATHDOWN OUTREACH PROJECT WISHES TO RECRUIT A COMMUNITY
EMPLOYMENT SUPERVISOR FOR OUR DRUG REHABILITATION SCHEME. THIS SCHEME
IS FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL PROTECTION
NOTE: THIS IS A RE ADVERTISEMENT.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEME ARE:
* To provide persons in recovery from substance misuse issues with a
programme that incorporates support and learning around
rehabilitation, social and personal development, health & wellbeing,
training, education and work experience opportunities.
* To facilitate progression on to further education, training and/or
employment
THE ROLE
The role of the Community Employment Supervisor is to support
participants in a drug rehabilitation project to develop their
personal, social and education/work related skills to enable them
progress towards full participation within their recovery, community
and working life.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE OF POST
ESSENTIAL
* Knowledge of the role of the Community Employment Supervisor
* Display responsibility, commitment and motivation to implement the
spirit of Community Employment.
* Knowledge of substance use recovery / community development
DESIRABLE
* Awareness of the needs of clients on a drug rehabilitation scheme
* Knowledge of NDRIC Framework
WORK EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
* THREE YEAR EXPERIENCE SUPERVISING STAFF
* Previous experience in an administration, and/or co-ordination
role
DESIRABLE
* Two years previous experience working with substance misuse issues
* Previous experience in a support worker role within a similar
setting
* Experience of developing and implementing programmes in a
community based organisation
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
ESSENTIAL
* Must be capable of directing and motivating participants.
* Have good communication skills firmly aligned to the
organisation’s values
* Competent writing skills required
* Non-judgmental attitude
* Awareness of importance of professional boundaries
DESIRABLE
* Team work ethos
EDUCATION & TRAINING
ESSENTIAL
* MAJOR AWARD AT 3RD LEVEL (NFQ LEVEL 6 OR HIGHER) IN
BUSINESS/FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION, TRAINING, HUMAN SCIENCES, PROJECT
MANAGEMENT OR RELATED DISCIPLINES.
* ICT SKILLS ESSENTIAL (E.G. MS OFFICE).
DESIRABLE
* Facilitation / group work qualification / training Qualification
* 3rd level (min Level 6) Qualification in substance misuse and/or
related issues including rehabilitation.
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV and cover letter to Anthea Carry at **Apply on
the website**. Full job description can be downloaded from
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
