EMPLOYER: Torc Community & Family Resource Centre CLG (Seconded to HSE
Southern Region Drugs Task Force)
LOCATION: Tralee, with outreach to Direct Provision Centres throughout
Kerry
RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager and Board of Management
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time ( * hours/week); The
hours of work will be 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday unless otherwise
agreed upon by the Manager. You may be required to work some unsocial
hours including evenings and weekends for which overtime will not be
paid but time off in lieu will be granted.
HOLIDAYS: You are entitled * (pro-rata for
part-time positions)
TERM: Permanent (subject to continued funding)
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months with mid-term review and appraisal at 3
GARDA VETTING: The position is subject to the completion of a
satisfactory Garda Vetting Process.
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA The geographical area of operation for this role is
Kerry, you may be required to attend meetings in Cork.
SECONDMENT THIS ROLE WILL BE SECONDED FOR DAY-TO-DAY LINE MANAGEMENT
TO THE HSE & SOUTHERN REGIONAL DRUG & ALCOHOL TASK FORCE (HSE SRDATF)
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JOB DESCRIPTION
KEY AREAS OF WORK
MIGRANT HEALTH DRUG & ALCOHOL WORKER
* To engage with and build a professional trusting relationship with
service users treating them with dignity and respect.
* The migrant health drug & alcohol worker will engage effectively
with service users, complete assessments, provide key working & case
management, work collaboratively developing individual treatment
plans, implementing those treatment plans and providing onward
referral working within the Four Tier Model of treatment.
* Ensure clients are consulted and involved in the planning and
implementation of their care plan.
* To provide a comprehensive assessment, develop care plans, provide
out-patient treatment and after care support for people within direct
provision.
* To work effectively with service users to accelerate their
progress in recovery by providing greater focus and awareness of
choices, actions, strengths and responsibilities.
* To participate in a Care and Case Management model e.g.
assessment, key working, care planning, transfer of files and sharing
of information internally and facilitating handovers through linking
with services from the four tier system to assist service users to
progress towards independent living, implementing, reviewing the
support plan and populating of outcomes.
* To provide a strength-based approach to utilise the values,
assets, strengths of service users, to deepen their learning and
improve the overall quality of the service user’s life.
* To engage with service users regarding the formulation,
implementation and evaluation of treatment and of their relapse
prevention programmes. To ensure service users are consulted and
involved in the planning and implementation of their care plan and
aftercare plan.
* To facilitate the development and implementation of integrated
relapse prevention care plans which have been collaboratively
developed for each individual.
* Sustaining contact through weekly/monthly meetings to review the
care plan and its progress.
* To prepare reports, statistics and other information as required
by the funder, to adhere to good record keeping guidelines and carry
out administrative procedures in accordance with organisation
policies.
* To perform as a full team member supporting colleagues,
participating in effective handovers and communicating promptly in
order to ensure effective working relationships and to attend
internal/ external meetings such as service user review, team
meetings, working groups and planning days.
* To work in line with policy to achieve the organisational strategy
and to contribute to policy development as part of the clinical team.
* Ensure compliance with organisation policies to ensure consistent
delivery of service and maintenance of quality standards in an alcohol
and drug free environment.
* Participate in the organisational policy of support and
supervision and performance review, contributing to the identification
of own job related targets and training needs.
* To be a key participant in the induction and ongoing training of
new staff, volunteers, Flexi, graduates, student placements and
community employment participants.
* To ensure that a welcoming and friendly environment is maintained
ensuring all rooms are prepared for service user arrival.
The duties and responsibilities of the position are not definitive or
restrictive and can be modified to ensure successful operation of the
service.
GENERAL
* Document the work on an on-going basis and prepare regular work /
progress reports for the Voluntary Board of Directors and the Manager
of Torc CFRC &/or HSE SRDATF.
* Participate in all relevant training.
* Any other tasks that may be assigned by your line Manager.
* Promote a positive profile of Torc CFRC and/or HSE SRDATF and its
work.
* Commitment to the purpose of Torc CFRC and/or HSE SRDATF and to
work within the values, policies and procedures of the organisation
and in the context of current legislation and regulations.
* To participate in supervision and appraisals with your line
manager.
* To show flexibility in relation to hours of attendance to meeting
the needs of the work.
* To work as part of a team and have a flexible approach to the work
in response to organisational change, development and review of best
practice.
* Advise your line Manager of all matters requiring his/her/their
attention.
* Maintain required data for reporting purposes, provide quarterly
and annual data and written reports as required and under the
supervision of the Manager submit data in database.
* To undertake your work in a manner that is friendly, flexible,
respectful and professional.
* Adhere to ALL policies and procedures of of Torc CFRC and/or HSE
SRDATF, including Child Protection, Health & Safety and
Confidentiality.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
ACCOUNTABILITY
Migrant Health Drug & Alcohol Worker will be responsible to the
Voluntary Board of Management through the Manager of Torc CFRC and
also to the line manager appointed to manage this role for the HSE &
Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force
CONFIDENTIALITY
Keep strictly confidential any personal information regarding all
service users, their families and/or other circumstances that the
Worker learns as part of their day-to-day job. In the interest of the
safety the Worker must inform the Manager of any relevant information
regarding any safety concerns that relate to the operation of the
Centre or a service user attending the Centre.
SALARY
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and
will not be less than € *,**Apply on the
website** per annum pro rata and is subject to continued funding.
HOLIDAYS
You are entitled to * annual leave (pro-rata
for part-time positions)
TRAVEL EXPENSES
Travel expenses will be paid, and subsistence will be paid on
production of receipts as per travel expense policy. Travel &
Subsistence will be paid at HSE rates.
TO APPLY:
The email address for applications is *
The postal address for applications is:
Torc Community & Family Resource Centre,
Ballyspillane,
Killarney,
Co. Kerry.
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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: November *th
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
