DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROJECT PEER WORKER (PART-TIME)
EMPLOYER: TRAVELLER VISIBILITY GROUP (TVG)
TVG is a Traveller led Cork based organisation which works with
Travellers and settled people to facilitate community development work
for the Traveller community. The TVG consists of a health project, a
drugs and alcohol support project, community employment scheme
placements and also provides cr?che facilities to the community. It
works on a group work and one to one basis with the community.
PURPOSE
This is a **Apply on the website**hr part time position. The
successful candidate will form part of TVG Traveller Support Project
on Drugs and Alcohol programme and work closely alongside the Health
Team programme and other projects with TVG. These programmes set out
to promote, develop and deliver initiatives to the Traveller community
locally. This position might suit a member of the Traveller community
who has gone through addiction treatment and recovery themselves or
who has knowledge of addiction and recovery in their family.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support the Traveller Support Project on Drugs and Alcohol in
maintaining a safe and caring approach when working with people
* Work with both the TVG Traveller Support Project on Drugs and
Alcohol and with the TVG Health team to develop programmes that
support Travellers to have improved outcomes i.e. through outreach,
group work activities, one to one activities , workshops etc.
* Use the TVG policies, to make sure you have clear boundaries and
understand and maintain confidentiality when linking with Community
members
* Work with local service providers, projects, networks, groups,
clinics etc building a strong working relationship between the
Traveller community and organisations and the public health services
for addiction, substance abuse and mental health.
* Develop knowledge of Traveller issues through regular contact with
the Community, through training and research and through networking
with relevant agencies and community groups.
* Support the development of group work, as appropriate alongside
other TVG team members.
* Talk to Community members about addiction and related issues, and
raise awareness of these issues as appropriate.
* Take part in relevant training.
* Work alongside the TVG Traveller Support Project on Drugs and
Alcohol. Participate in regular supervision with the Co-Directors.
* Carry out any other duties that may be given to you by the TVG
Co-Directors and TVG Management Committee
IF POSSIBLE, CANDIDATES SHOULD:
* Be able to show compassion, dignity and respect towards people who
come to the project, and when on outreach and all times respect the
confidentiality of all service users and the strict confidentiality
policy in TVG.
* Have a strong interest in building your knowledge and
understanding of addiction, recovery and health related issues
* Be motivated to work in the area of addiction, recovery and
community work
* Have strong knowledge of the issues that Travellers experience
* Have a strong interest in human rights
* Have a positive attitude and a willingness to develop
communication skills
* Be willing to work as part of the TVG team, and on your own
initiative as appropriate
* Be willing to attend meetings as appropriate
* Be reliable and flexible
VALUES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Commitment to equality and social justice
* Compassionate
* Fun, energetic and enthusiastic
* Non-judgemental
* Respectful and fair
* Accountable, trustworthy and honest
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
LOCATION OF WORK: TVG **Apply on the website** Lower John Street, Cork
REPORTING TO: Co-Directors of TVG
HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website** hours per week ? will
include mornings and afternoons. A level of flexibility is required as
some evening and weekend work may apply.
SALARY: The salary for this post is ?**Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website** pro rata
TYPE OF CONTRACT: **Apply on the website** months fixed term
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CLOSING DATE IS FRIDAY 5TH MARCH AT 5PM.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
