TASP PROJECT WORKER
FULL ? TIME ? **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** MONTHS CONTRACT
A vacancy has arisen for a TASP Project Worker in South Dublin County
Partnership. South Dublin County Partnership is a Local Development
Company primarily funded by the Irish Government to bring together
local communities and state agencies to tackle the problems of
unemployment and social exclusion. We develop projects and services to
support sustainable and vibrant communities where people can realise
their potential and experience a high quality of life. The focus of
our activities is on areas where people experience disadvantage. Our
programmes of work are organised across key thematic areas: Community
Development, Enterprise & Employment, Lifelong Learning, Children &
Families, Health & Well Being.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. MANAGE A CASE LOAD OF CLIENTS BY PROVIDING ONE TO ONE KEYWORKING
SESSIONS SET IN A CONFIDENTIAL, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. SESSIONS WILL
CONSIST OF THE FLOWING INTERVENTIONS:
* Initial and comprehensive assessments using the national framework
* Crisis intervention
* Relapse prevention
* Harm Reduction
* Goal setting using Motivational Interviewing & CRA Protocols
* Developing individual care plan for each client
* Referrals to residential treatment, mental health services,
counseling, education/employment
* Aftercare
* Advocacy
* Community reintegration
2. TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITHIN THE
CONTEXT OF THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT THROUGH THE
PROVISION OF:
* Information & signposting
* One to one key working sessions
* Group work
3. KEY AREAS OF WORK WILL INCLUDE:
* Contribute to the day to day running of the project
* Developing responses to emerging trends in conjunction with the
project manager
* Establishing and maintaining links with statutory, voluntary and
community agencies
* Compiling reports, proposals and briefing documents
* Participate in Team Meetings and assist in developing relevant
actions
* Organizing information sessions and making presentations about the
work of the project
* Keep appropriate records and undertake administration duties as
required
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To work as a productive member of the TASP team
* To facilitate appropriate supports for clients via keyworking and
group work
* Build therapeutic relationships with clients and maintain
professional boundaries at all times
* To build effective links with other professional organizations in
the community
* Liaise with community groups in the Tallaght area
* To take up training opportunities agreed with Project Leader
* Any other duties appropriate to the position and agreed with the
Project Leader
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA_
* Minimum of a level 7 diploma in Community Drugs Work, Addiction
Studies or related field.
* Minimum of 2 years working fulltime in addiction/community
addiction support project
* Experience in key working, care planning and case management
across a continuum of care from active drug use to drug free
interventions
* Accredited in either CRA or Motivational Interviewing
* Have a thorough knowledge of drug related issues and their effect
on individuals, families and communities
* Knowledge and understanding of theory in evidence based practice
in the field of treatment & rehabilitation.
* Knowledge and understanding of National Drugs policy including
Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery: A health led response to drug &
alcohol use in Ireland **Apply on the website** ? **Apply on the
website** and the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework and National
Protocols and Assessment Guidelines.
* Have experience of inter-agency work, involving community,
voluntary and statutory agencies
* Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills,
including IT skills
* Must have administration capacity to discharge the functions of
the post
* Must be personally motivated and have the ability to work on own
initiative
* Garda Vetting required
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications by post
Envelope must be clearly marked ?TASP Project Worker? Post
Three copies of CV and application letter outlining relevant
experience to be sent to:
Administration & Operations Department
South Dublin County Partnership
Unit D1, Nangor Road Business Park, Nangor Road, Dublin **Apply on the
website**
DUE TO THE CURRENT RESTRICTIONS ALL APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE ADDRESSED
BY EMAIL TO **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF CV AND LETTER: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
NOON THURSDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH JANUARY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
Late applications cannot be considered.
No individual correspondence will be entered into.
_SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY PARTNERSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER._
_THE POST IS SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
