POSITION TITLE: YOUTH IDENTIFICATION WORKER
PROGRAMME: Crosscare Teen Counselling
LOCATION: Finglas, Dublin **Apply on the website**
CONTRACT: Full time **Apply on the website** hours per week
SALARY: Band D (?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** -
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ROLE PURPOSE: To identify, engage and work directly with young people
(aged **Apply on the website**) who are either engaging in drug and
alcohol use and/or affected by substance use in their families
REPORTS TO: Project Manager, Teen Counselling.
THE ROLE:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To identify, engage and work directly with young people (aged
**Apply on the website**) deemed ?at risk? of harm as a result of
substance use/experimentation with substances
* To work in partnerships with other agencies, especially
educational, justice, mental health, social care and community
agencies
* To act as a link between young people and local substance misuse
agencies and attend case review meetings where appropriate
* To act as a referrer to the Crosscare Drugs counsellor
* To deliver Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA)
interventions to young people aged **Apply on the website** ?
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* To facilitate a support programme for young people aged **Apply on
the website** who have been affected by parental/familial substance
misuse
* To provide drug education for parents and teachers
* To submit data, keep programme records and provide updates and
reports as requested
* To take part in ongoing approved training to enhance outcomes for
the client group
_General_
* To work and promote the ethos and mission of Crosscare and uphold
its values in all areas of work
* To observe the policies and procedures of the project and
Crosscare
THE HOLDER:
(QUALIFICATION/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS) EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
* Be in possession of a recognised 3rd Level qualification in
Addiction / Social Care / Youth Work or a related field
JOB SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
* Experience of working in a youth service or residential care
setting would be advantageous
* Strong track record in community based programmes and in
supporting strategic partnerships with other agencies
* Knowledge of Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (ACRA)
would be an advantage
* Experience of interagency work
* Experience of working with young people with substance use issues
PERSONAL SKILLS:
* A commitment to social justice and to treating people with dignity
and respect
* An understanding of the principles of teamwork and the ability to
work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
* Flexibility, good time management and a professional manner.
* A full Driving License, access to own transport.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please forward an up-to-date CV and Cover Letter to **Apply
on the website** STATING CLEARLY WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR:
YOUTH IDENTIFICATION WORKER
Closing date is 9AM, MONDAY 8TH MARCH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
_Crosscare is an equal opportunities employer.
Garda Vetting will apply to this role_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
