JOB TITLE: SENIOR PROJECT WORKER
LOCATIONS: East Cork - Midleton
REPORTS TO: Team Leader Cork County
HOURS: * hours per week. Some out of hours work
may be required.
FIXED TERM Permanent
SALARY: € *, *
PURPOSE: The Senior Project Worker will be responsible for the
day-to-day delivery of service within the Hub. With the support of the
Team Leader, they will also ensure the delivery of a quality service
to clients that meets organizational standards and targets & will line
manage the Project Workers and Admin staff within the hub.
CONTACT EMAIL: *
APPLICATION REF. CTC/HR/CRK/SPWEC/ *
Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment centre 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)
* Carry out all assigned Project worker responsibilities as per
performance appraisal including case management and group
facilitation.
* To ensure all Project Workers and Admin Staff have a performance
agreement in place that is reviewed twice per year. SPW’S will be
responsible, with the support of the Team Leader, for creating and
implementing training/development plans for Project Workers and
ensuring they are achieved.
* Provide leadership and line management to the Staff in the Hub.
This includes line supervision and chairing weekly Team Meetings to
ensure equal distribution of case workload amongst the team.
* To ensure that all administrative duties are carried out in
accordance with the required timelines and procedures and that all are
processed and updated in Strandum and Ecass.
* Lead and work as part of the team with regular and consistent
communication, chairing weekly team meetings and supporting the vision
and values of Coolmine.
* Reports to the Team Leader for individual support, supervision,
performance appraisal, client case review and working within the
parameters of the Coolmine HR policies and procedures.
* To work closely with the Team Leader and 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.
* To be actively engaged in continued personal and professional
development and participate in relevant training and development
courses as agreed with Team Leader
* 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.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION
* Third Level qualification in Counselling/ Addiction studies or
related field, Minimum of QQi Level 7 Diploma.
MANDATORY
* Two years’ experience working within the drug and alcohol field.
* Experience of working directly with service users.
* Experience of the implementation and evaluation of care planning.
* Experience in providing statistics and reports.
DESIRABLE
* Experience in Line Management Supervision and Performance
Appraisal.
* Experience of group facilitation.
* Experience of work in, or knowledge of, the Therapeutic Community
model
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
* High Performing Project Worker as per Performance Appraisal
* Excellent Record Keeping
* Role Model the vision and values of Coolmine.
* Can understand the dynamics and interface between the individual
and the community.
* Can effectively implement work plans
* Can ensure confidentiality of records and security of same
* Have a “can do” attitude and a positive solution focused
approach to problem solving and conflict resolution
* Strong Leadership Skills
* Skills to motivate and develop staff to deliver quality service
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* Is clear and explicit about professional and personal boundaries.
* Clear written communication skills
* Uses assertive behaviour, demonstrating dignity and respect for
self and others at all times.
* Capacity to work effectively under pressure
COMPETENCES REQUIRED
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Clear written and verbal communication skills
* Strong Leadership Skills
* Skills to motivate and develop staff to deliver quality service.
* Capacity to work effectively under pressure.
* Committed to meeting the needs of excluded and marginalised
people.
* Ability to manage change and be responsive to evolving
organisational change.
* Solution focused.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements
should send their CV & cover letter to Dylan Murphy, HR Administrator
on *
Please quote the application reference number CTC/HR/CRK/SPWEC/**Apply
on the website**
The closing date for applications is THURSDAY THE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OF OCTOBER.
COOLMINE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
