website** year olds with drug and/or alcohol problems. Working from a
social change model and through the use of ACRA (adolescent community
reinforcement approach) to empower young people to address their
substance use and change their lifestyle. Crinan Youth Project is
seeking to employ a skilled, dynamic worker for the following post:
PROJECT WORKER – FULL-TIME (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS EXCLUDING
LUNCH)
OUTREACH WORKER (PART-TIME **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.5 HOURS)
The people we are seeking will be enthusiastic, highly motivated and
will have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a
community based project. The main tasks include:
PROJECT WORKER
Keyworking, careplanning, administrative duties, report writing,
statistics reports, eCass, NDTRS- HRB Link system. Some Facilitation
and development of drugs education, psychoeducation groups (outreach
and in house). Out of hours/evening work – a minimum of **Apply on
the website** evenings per week required. Min of 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE
WORKING WITH ADDICTION AND/OR YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK.
OUTREACH WORKER
Assessments, pre-entry groups, referrals, Street outreach, In-reach,
Admin duties – HRB, ECass, Out of hours evening work, individual and
group work.
ESSENTIAL
* A professionally endorsed qualification in Youth and Community
work, Social Care, or Addiction Studies.
* IT skills, proficiency on word, ECass and NDTRS- HRB link system.
* An understanding of, and an ability to objectively carry out,
individual needs assessments and developing care plans to suit.
* Experienced in the Key working, Care planning, and Case Management
Processes
* Excellent communication and listening skills.
* Good team player
* An understanding of issues relating to problem drug use,
homelessness, dual-diagnosis and progression pathways towards
community-based rehabilitation, housing, and training services.
DESIRABLE: Group facilitation, report writing, computer literate,
Working knowledge of ACRA an advantage.
PROJECT WORKER SALARY: * point scale
(€ *, * - €**Apply on
the website**, *)
OUTREACH WORKER SALARY: 6point scale (€**Apply on the
website**, * – €**Apply on the
website**, *)
Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Application should be forwarded by
email: FAO: Gemma Collins to * to arrive not
later than: FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ND NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
CANVASSING: Any attempt by a candidate, himself or herself or by any
person(s) acting at the candidate’s instigation, directly or
indirectly by means of written communication or otherwise, to canvas
or otherwise influence in the candidate’s favour any member of the
staff of Crinan Youth Project, or person nominated to the Board of
Management, to interview or examine applicants will automatically
disqualify the candidate for the position being sought.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO REFERENCE CHECK AND GARDA VETTING. SHORT
LISTING MAY APPLY.
_The Crinan Youth Project is an equal opportunities employer._
_A panel may be formed for future appointments._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
