JOB TITLE: Traveller Outreach Worker
LOCATION: North Dublin (Balbriggan)
REPORTS TO: Team Leader
HOURS: * hours per week. Some out of hours work
required.
JOB TYPE: 1-Year Fixed Term
SALARY: € *, * – Will
be Pro-rated to * hours (€**Apply on the
website**, * p.a.)
PURPOSE:
To provide outreach and support to the Travelling community and their
families/significant others impacted by addiction in North Dublin
CONTACT EMAIL: *
APPLICATION REF. HR/DUB/SDL/TOW/ *
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 PURPOSE
* Coolmine Outreach service will provide case management and shared
care where appropriate in line with national protocols
* Coolmine Outreach Service will commit to providing substance use
interventions in North Dublin. The service is specific focus to work
with Travelers and their families in North Dublin area.
* Coolmine Outreach service will provide formal Assessment (using
NDTRS, and assessment) for substance use and use recognized Coolmine
care planning processes/templates
* Coolmine Outreach service will Provide substance use interventions
in one to one to support service users to address their problematic
drug use using recognised tools (MI, CRA, CBT, Reduce the Use, Janus,
SMART, etc.)
* Coolmine Outreach service will make onwards referrals to other
services based on needs of service user which should include a range
of services where available.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: (INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
* Provide structured assessment, key working and case management
support with Travellers living in the North Dublin area with
problematic substance use. (Who wish to engage with services)
* Provision of long- and short-term key working and case management
for client(s) as appropriate.
* Establish formal links with external services as appropriate and
build relationships with them to assist in networking, inter-agency
referral and information sharing and make appropriate referrals
* Provide 1:2:1 support for clients and their families , consulting
with them and enabling them towards positive career plans.
* Provide support to family members affected by other person
addictions.
* Provide support and mentorship to peer support worker/recovery
coaches in line with the project aims.
* Ensuring that all relevant documentation, filing, statistics, and
paperwork are in line with the aims and standards of the project.
* Advocate and negotiate on behalf of the client for the delivery of
services.
* Maintain professional and personal boundaries
* To perform as a full team member supporting colleagues,
participating in effective team meetings, attending supervision, and
client case reviews and being open to reasonable requests from manager
in order to ensure effective working relationships.
* To comply with all Health and Safety regulations and standard
operating procedures relating to fire procedures, maintenance,
critical incidents, safety for staff, etc. to ensure the effective
safety and well-being of all clients and staff.
* Participate in relevant training and development courses as agreed
with the Line Manager
* To work within the policies of Coolmine Therapeutic Community in
order to ensure that a consistent delivery of service, quality
standards and best practice are adhered to at all times.
* Undertake other duties as and when requested by the Team Leader.
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS REQUIRED
* Efficiently use of the Case Management system. E.g. ECASS
* Implement Care plans.
* Keep records pertinent to the post and observe professional
standards ensuring confidentiality of records and security of same.
* Administer the day-to-day aspects of the service and facilities.
* Provide reports and statistics as requested.
* Participate in ongoing evaluation and in initiatives to improve
the quality of all aspects of the service.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION
* Recognised diploma in counselling or addiction/social studies or
equivalent (Level 7)
EXPERIENCE
* Minimum of two experience working within the drug and alcohol
field.
* Experience of working with Travellers would be a distinct
advantage.
* Experience of the implementation and evaluation of formal
assessment, keyworking, care planning/Case management
* Can understand the dynamics and interface between the individual
and the community.
* Familiar with various models of rehabilitation, counselling, and
recovery approaches.
* Experience of group facilitation.
* Has experience and understands the importance and implications of
working as part of a team.
* Have significant experience of working as part of a
multidisciplinary team and interagency working within addiction
services.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* Committed to meeting the needs of excluded and marginalised
people.
* 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.
* Is not afraid or unwilling to take on the work or responsibilities
that are expected from a client resident.
* Capacity to work effectively under pressure.
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 *.
Please quote this application reference HR/DUB/SDL/TOW/**Apply on the
website**
The closing date for applications is FRIDAY THE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OF JULY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
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