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
Established in * by Fr Peter McVerry, the
charity works with individuals at risk of,or experiencing
homelessness, in Dublin, Kildare, Laois and Limerick. Peter McVerry
Trust provides a wide range of services in the areas of homelessness
prevention,housing, homeless services, under *s
residential and drug treatment.
OUR VISION:
“An Ireland that supports all those on the margins and upholds their
rights to full inclusion in society.”
OUR MISSION:
Peter McVerry Trust is committed to reducing homelessness and the harm
caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage. Peter McVerry Trust
provides low-threshold entry services, primarily to younger persons
with complex needs,and offers pathways out of homelessness based on
the principles of the Housing First model and within a framework that
is based on equal opportunities, dignity and respect.
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
