JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT (C.E.) SUPPORT WORKER
LOCATION: Coolmine Lodge – CE Scheme
REPORTS TO: CE Supervisor
HOURS: *.5 hours per week. Some out of hours
work required.
JOB TYPE: * Month Fixed Term
SALARY: € *. * per Week
PURPOSE: To work as part of a team, participating actively at all CE
team meetings supporting the Ethos, Philosophy and Methodology of the
Therapeutic Community Model.
CONTACT EMAIL: *
APPLICATION REF. HR/DUB/ADM/CESW/ *
Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment service providing
community, day and residential services to men and women with
problematic substance use and their families in Ireland established
since *. Coolmine Therapeutic Community
believes that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome
addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
* To work as part of a team with regular and consistent
communication, participating actively at all CE Team Meetings and
supporting the Ethos, Philosophy and Methodology of the Therapeutic
Community Model.
* Report to your line manager for individual support, supervision
and training reviews
* To be actively engaged in continued personal development and
training for the benefit of self, clients, management and
organisation.
* To respond positively and be open to reasonable requests from the
service supervisor in order to ensure effective working relationships.
* Ensure that the company’s health and safety policies and
processes are being adhered to at all times.
* Report any health and safety issues in an efficient and timely
manner.
* Highlight any potential health and safety issues you may foresee.
* Ensure the companies Safeguarding and Protecting children policy
is being strictly adhered to.
* Ensure the health and safety of all customers by correcting
technique and carrying our regular equipment checks.
* Work in a group setting delivering / co-facilitating workshops on
one or more of the following:
MUSIC PROGRAMMES AND CLASS DELIVERY:
* To plan, lead and deliver engaging and rewarding musical
activities to clients such as but not limited to, drumming workshops,
bodhran/guitar lessons, group/choral singing activities.
* Combining musical activities with other art forms, ala Macnas
template for example and work closely with Art Support worker in this
capacity.
* To be willing/able to use technology – zoom etc – to deliver
lessons, where necessary..
* Source instruments and grants to further Coolmine’s music
scheme.
* Motivate clients and CE Participants to engage in music and other
art forms.
* Regularly review, report and reflect upon classes, develop new
ideas to ensure continuous improvement of the class programme and
delivery.
* Actively contribute to the personal development of clients.
* Develop creative ideas to improve members’ experience of
activities.
FITNESS PROGRAMMES AND CLASS DELIVERY:
* To plan, lead and deliver engaging and physical fitness activities
to clients such as but not limited to, yoga, nature walks, full body
movement, breathing exercises etc.
* To be up to date with current fitness trends and implement into
class routines.
* Regularly review, report and reflect upon classes, develop new
ideas to ensure continuous improvement of the class programme and
delivery.
* Actively contribute to the personal development of clients.
* Develop creative ideas to improve members’ experience of
activities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
* Eligibility to Work (Essential)
* Must have a valid Irish Work Permit for the EU and Ireland.
* Must be eligible for the Community Employment DSP Scheme
* Experience (Desirable)
* Previous Work experience
* Interest in the Drug and Alcohol recovery sector.
* Experience of working with the Social Inclusion care group
including homeless, traveller, Roma and others.
* Familiar with Community Services
* Familiar with Mental Health services
* Familiar with HSE Addiction services
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* Has excellent communication and listening skills.
* Enjoys working with people, is approachable, and demonstrates warm
and friendly mannerisms.
* Is clear and explicit about professional and personal boundaries.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills.
* Have a “can do” attitude and a positive solution focused
approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.
* Committed to meeting the needs of excluded and marginalised
people.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements
should send their CV & cover letter with application reference code to
Dylan Murphy, HR Administrator at **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Please quote this application reference HR/DUB/ADM/CESW/**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
The closing date for applications is the 5TH OF JULY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
_Coolmine Therapeutic Community is an equal opportunities employer._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
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Category: Health
