PROJECT WORKER, CASP COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE MISUSE TEAM BASED IN
MID-WEST.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO:
* Hold a recognized third level qualification in Addiction,
Social/Health, Care/Community Development, Social Work, Mental Health
or Psychology.
* Have a minimum of 3 years post qualification work experience in
the areas of Substance Misuse and related issues, Community
Development, Health & Social Care, or related social work, adolescent
services.
* Have a working knowledge of Statutory, Community and Voluntary
organisations working practices and effective inter-agency work.
* Have a working knowledge of related legislative and governing
strategic objectives in relation to substance misuse and services for
under **Apply on the website**s.
* Work within child protection guidelines and legislation and being
accountable to Team Leader/CEO
* Have ability to work independently or on own initiative.
* Evidence of flexibility in working within multi-disciplinary and
multi-sectoral teams.
* Excellent interpersonal and group work skills
* Knowledge of evidence-based practices including ACRA, SFP, MI, 5
Step Model in working with adolescents and family members.
* Have a good working knowledge of data collection systems with
experience in IT Skills i.e., Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
THE POST HOLDER WILL BE REQUIRED,
* To work with families and young people affected by substance misuse
in the Mid-West.
* To establish and maintain a good working relationship with other
agencies.
* To have a high standard of written and verbal communication
skills.
* To work with a team to produce set targets and outcomes as agreed
with the Mid Western Regional Drug and Alcohol Forum and the HSE,
through our current Annual SLA agreement.
* A high degree of initiative and ability to work on their own or as
part of a team.
* Engage with community groups and family focussed services within
the community through mutually appropriate forums.
* Hold a full clean Drivers Licence with adequate ?business?
insurance cover.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Work off evidence-based practices to support young people and
families impacted by substance misuse.
* Networking and representing the organisation on a variety of
levels.
* Liaising with HSE and other voluntary, statutory agencies.
* Prepare and submit annual Service Plan to the agencies providing
funding for the service.
* To work as part of a team in the delivery of high-quality
addiction treatment.
* To observe and assist in the facilitation of groups.
This is a part-time post (**Apply on the website** hours) with some
occasional evening and weekend work required.
This post is offered on a one-year fixed term contract.
A 6-month probationary period is standard.
A panel may be formed from which all future vacancies will be filled.
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR CV PLUS A COVERING
LETTER STATING HOW YOU MEET THE JOB REQUIREMENTS TO: **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** REFERENCE: PROJECT WORKER POST, MID-WEST
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 5pm Friday
the **Apply on the website**th of March **Apply on the website**.
Short listing of applications may apply.
_Funded through the HSE by the Mid-West Regional Drugs Task Force_
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:
PROJECT WORKER, CASP COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE MISUSE TEAM BASED IN
MID-WEST.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO:
* Hold a recognized third level qualification in Addiction,
Social/Health, Care/Community Development, Social Work, Mental Health
or Psychology.
* Have a minimum of 3 years post qualification work experience in
the areas of Substance Misuse and related issues, Community
Development, Health & Social Care, or related social work, adolescent
services.
* Have a working knowledge of Statutory, Community and Voluntary
organisations working practices and effective inter-agency work.
* Have a working knowledge of related legislative and governing
strategic objectives in relation to substance misuse and services for
under **Apply on the website**s.
* Work within child protection guidelines and legislation and being
accountable to Team Leader/CEO
* Have ability to work independently or on own initiative.
* Evidence of flexibility in working within multi-disciplinary and
multi-sectoral teams.
* Excellent interpersonal and group work skills
* Knowledge of evidence-based practices including ACRA, SFP, MI, 5
Step Model in working with adolescents and family members.
* Have a good working knowledge of data collection systems with
experience in IT Skills i.e., Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
THE POST HOLDER WILL BE REQUIRED,
* To work with families and young people affected by substance misuse
in the Mid-West.
* To establish and maintain a good working relationship with other
agencies.
* To have a high standard of written and verbal communication
skills.
* To work with a team to produce set targets and outcomes as agreed
with the Mid Western Regional Drug and Alcohol Forum and the HSE,
through our current Annual SLA agreement.
* A high degree of initiative and ability to work on their own or as
part of a team.
* Engage with community groups and family focussed services within
the community through mutually appropriate forums.
* Hold a full clean Drivers Licence with adequate ?business?
insurance cover.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
* Work off evidence-based practices to support young people and
families impacted by substance misuse.
* Networking and representing the organisation on a variety of
levels.
* Liaising with HSE and other voluntary, statutory agencies.
* Prepare and submit annual Service Plan to the agencies providing
funding for the service.
* To work as part of a team in the delivery of high-quality
addiction treatment.
* To observe and assist in the facilitation of groups.
This is a part-time post (**Apply on the website** hours) with some
occasional evening and weekend work required.
This post is offered on a one-year fixed term contract.
A 6-month probationary period is standard.
A panel may be formed from which all future vacancies will be filled.
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR CV PLUS A COVERING
LETTER STATING HOW YOU MEET THE JOB REQUIREMENTS TO: **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** REFERENCE: PROJECT WORKER POST, MID-WEST
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 5pm Friday
the **Apply on the website**th of March **Apply on the website**.
Short listing of applications may apply.
_Funded through the HSE by the Mid-West Regional Drugs Task Force_
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Type: Permanent
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