Job Details: Peter McVerry Trust: Housing First Intensive Case Manager - Kildare


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Peter McVerry Trust: Housing First Intensive Case Manager - Kildare


VACANCY: HOUSING FIRST INTENSIVE CASE MANAGER KILDARE

LOCATION: Kildare

REPORTING TO: Service Manager/Team Leader

SALARY: € *. *,**Apply
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HOURS: * Hours per week / On-call

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
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* 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/Project Leader;
* Meet with the Manager/Project Leader at regular intervals
regarding the progress of his/her work;
* To assist the Manager/Project Leader in delivering core housing
management services to residents of PMVT and their communities.

TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO PARTICIPANTS THROUGH:

* Completing face to face assessment to determine eligibility for
service, progress and need areas on a regular basis;
* Initiating dialogue regarding mental health and physical health as
part of a holistic/integrated approach to care planning and
coordination;
* Developing a support plan based on assessment information in
collaboration with the participants and reviewing it regularly;
* Linking the participant to services, resources, and supports as
specified in the support plan.
* For example to entitlements, treatment, medical care, housing,
etc.
* Assisting participants to manage their tenancies with
intervention, support and supervision;
* Monitoring progress, service delivery, physical and mental health
by providing a minimum of monthly service to all individuals on
assigned caseload. Provides increased frequency of service whenever
required;
* Liaising with the appropriate agencies to support the ongoing
health and well-being of the participants
* Performing crisis intervention to resolve critical situations;
* Maintaining records and data, in accordance with requirements.

TO MAINTAIN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH:

* Adhering to safety and security protocols;
* Supporting participants 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.

TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR SERVICE THROUGH:

* Linking in with other Peter McVerry Trust services, screening and
assessment; Communication of information and referral to services
where required;
* Engaging in out of hours on call service on roster basis.

TO UNDERTAKE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES THROUGH:

* Maintaining residents’ details and documentation; Rent
collection and administration;
* Attend staff meetings, case review meetings, supervisory meetings,
and training as required Providing written reports to the Manager/
Team Leader where necessary;
* Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.

CHANGE IN WORK PROGRAMME:

* It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be
re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the
organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.

TO HAVE A POSITIVE AND ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDE IN WORK:

* In your interactions with management, staff and participants of
the Peter McVerry Trust.
* In your interactions with external agencies while representing the
Peter McVerry Trust.

OTHER DUTIES:

* Undertake any other agreed duties to ensure the provision of the
service.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED;

* Degree level qualification in housing, social care/youth work,
addiction studies or related field;
* Essential competencies: Commitment to providing the highest level
of service, respect for others, openness to change, communication
skills– oral, aural and written, contributing to the prevention and
management of challenging behavior, professionalism & maintaining
professional boundaries and effective team working. (All other
competencies to be reviewed as part of the supervision and support
process)
*  Ability to work independently and within a team environment and
exercise mature judgement;
* At least 2 years’ experience in the area of housing and
homelessness; 
* Experience of Intensive Case Management is a distinct advantage; 
* Work schedule will include some evenings and/or weekends as
needed.

OTHER INFORMATION:

* CONFIDENTIALITY: It is a condition of service that all information
obtained during the course of employment, especially with regard to
participants affairs is treated with the strictest confidence.
* EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: To implement Equal Opportunities into your
daily practice at all times 
* HEALTH AND SAFETY: To be responsible for your own health and
safety and that of your Colleagues in accordance with relevant PMVT
policies and procedures.
* Full Drivers License essential

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

* Attractive Salary
* Core Professional Training and CPD
* Cycle to Work Scheme and Tax Saver 
* Death in Service Benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme 
* Career progression opportunities

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please download the application form or visit

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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health

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