SEXUAL HEALTH PROMOTION/DASH CO-ORDINATOR
FULL TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Originally founded in **Apply on the website**, as _Cork AIDS
Alliance_, to provide support to people living with HIV, the SEXUAL
HEALTH CENTRE is now a leading organisation supporting and promoting
sexual health in Ireland.
The _Sexual Health Centre_ is now seeking an exceptional positive
individual to join our team to undertake co-ordination for the DASH
project, a mobile unit that will combine the delivery of drugs,
alcohol and sexual health services across the Cork and Kerry region
with a particular emphasis on reaching the LGBTI+ community. We
recognise that furnishing people with the skills to effectively
respond to these particular issues is crucial to their overall
wellbeing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a
significant contribution to the overall strategy of the _Sexual Health
Centre_.
The Sexual Health Centre has an ambitious programme for a future where
sexual health is recognised as an integral part of life, barriers to
access sexual health services are removed, social stigma and
discrimination are challenged, each individual feels safe to express
their sexuality, and people make informed decisions regarding their
sexual wellbeing and treat each other?s life choices with the utmost
respect. Our services provide free and confidential information,
counselling and support to help people make positive, healthy
lifestyle choices to improve their wellbeing.
The purpose of this role is to establish and develop a project that
supports equitable access, by means of a mobile unit within the Cork
and Kerry region, to sexual health, drug and alcohol services to
individuals and groups from vulnerable or marginalised communities,
the LGBTI+ community and to those who may feel disconnected from
society.
If you are a strategic and driven professional with strong planning,
analytical and stakeholder co-ordination skills, this could be the
ideal role for you. This new innovative project focuses on delivering
additional outreach sexual health, drug and alcohol information and
support direct to communities across Cork and Kerry. These enhanced
services to communities, delivered through an inclusive lens will
enable access to information, signposting and support to enable
behaviour change opportunities and improve outcomes for service users
with particular emphasis on the LGBTI+ community.
This is a full time, fixed term contract for six months. Applications
will be considered on a job share basis.
_RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:_
Key responsibilities
* Create an empowering, non-judgemental, positive and welcoming
atmosphere within the Sexual Health Centre, emphasising
self-determination and assisting people to make plans and decisions in
relation to their sexual health
* Devise, co-ordinate and implement an innovative business plan
focusing on the coordination of a mobile unit which combines drugs,
alcohol and sexual health services across the Cork and Kerry region
* Carry out a mapping exercise of the current provision of Drugs,
Alcohol and Sexual Health services in the Cork and Kerry region and
identify gaps e.g. geographical, cost related, time etc.
* Draft memorandum of undertakings and other documentation which
will reflect the agreed working parameters of all partners involved in
this cross sectorial project
* Ensure relevant documentation, such as permits, are in place for
service delivery
* Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and ensure relevant
policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines are devised under the
guidance of the management team at the Sexual Health Centre and in
conjunction with Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force
* Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for clients and
other staff
* Enable effective partnership with all agencies and stakeholders
involved with the delivery of the DASH Project
* Co-ordinate a suitable working schedule with partners to ensure
the smooth delivery of the project while maintaining client needs at
the forefront
* Scope out appropriate locations in the Cork and Kerry region for
the delivery of the new initiative while also identifying and
collaborating new client groups and partnerships within those
locations
* Work consistently with regional integrated care/case management
structures. These structures provide a continuum of care for service
users across all addiction and homeless services across Cork/Kerry
region.
* Proactively source opportunities to communicate and advertise the
project to drive overall stakeholder and client engagement
* Source and order appropriate information and materials for use
within the project
* Ensure equitable condom distribution across the Cork and Kerry
region with particular emphasis on the LGBTI+ community
* Ensure equitable access to information and resources as well as
one-to-one support services in the Cork and Kerry region with
particular emphasis on the LGBTI+ community
* Support the services being offered as part of the project, for
example, rapid HIV testing and drug and alcohol support sessions and
appropriate signposting
* Provide, where appropriate, brief intervention / motivational
interventions to clients in relation to their sexual health
* Implement a strategy of quality improvement to monitor the
project, ensuring client engagement and involvement is central to
service delivery encouraging feedback loops to enhance client
participation
* Create an awareness of the Sexual Health Centre and its services
to relevant stakeholders, clients and service users
* Support the delivery of one-to-one interventions, drop-in
services, condom demonstrations, condom distribution and helpline
calls within the organisation
* Establish and maintain an excellent rapport with partners and
stakeholders
* Provide day-to-day office and administrative duties as required
* Monitor and evaluate work as required, keeping secure written and
statistical records of work undertaken and providing reports as
required
* Represent the Sexual Health Centre at events, conferences,
meetings etc.
* Achieve volume, activity and income targets as agreed with the
Centre Manager and in line with Service Level Agreements
* Ensure that Community Employment staff are supported in their
integration in the workplace and assist in their training and
development under the guidance of the Centre Manager
* Adhere to the goals and targets of the Strategic Plan for The
Sexual Health Centre
* Deliver a service which is accessible and inclusive to all in line
with Sexual Health Centre Policies, Protocols, Procedures and
Guidelines
* Perform other duties commensurate with the nature of the post. It
is important that all members of staff be prepared to take on
additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain
efficient running of the organisation. All roles will develop and the
Sexual Health Centre may change the role scope in consultation with
the post holder
_EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:_
* A relevant qualification in health promotion, social care,
community development or other relevant area (Level 8 NFQ, desirable)
* Excellent communication and project development skills, with the
ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
* Excellent IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Suitable experience in developing, evaluating and managing
projects
_REQUIREMENTS_
* Relevant experience in the area of sexual health and/or drugs and
alcohol
* An understanding of the health and social issues that affect the
LGBTI+ community
* An ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds in
a variety of settings
* The ability to work as part of a team and in partnership with
other organisations and individuals
* Flexible working style and the ability to respond effectively to
emerging/unexpected needs
* Innovative thinking and project planning is essential
* A full clean driving licence is essential
_TERMS AND CONDITIONS_
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with the experience of the
candidate.
CONTRACT: 6 month full time, fixed term contract
HOURS: Full time contract based on **Apply on the website** hours, 5
days per week, Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the post,
evening or weekend work may sometimes be required.
HOLIDAYS: **Apply on the website** Days annual leave
GARDA VETTING: please note that any offer of employment will be
subject to Garda Vetting.
The Sexual Health Promotion Officer/DASH Co-ordinator will report to
the Centre Manager.
CV and accompanying cover letter can be directed to Catherine Kennedy,
Centre Manager: **Apply on the website**. Applications will not be
accepted after 5pm on Monday, February 8th **Apply on the website**.
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_SEXUAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
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