YOUTH HOMELESS DRUG PREVENTION PROJECT WORKER – MATERNITY COVER
Cork Simon Community works in solidarity with men and women who are
homeless in Cork, offering housing and support in their journey back
to independent living. We promote a socially just society and campaign
for a society without homelessness.
The Community works to a set of six core values: Community, Diversity,
Social Justice, Voluntarism, Commitment to Care and Inclusion.
Cork Simon Community are currently seeking applications for the
position of Youth Homeless Drug Prevention Project Worker.
PURPOSE OF THE POST:
Engagement with young people who are at risk of or experiencing
homelessness & diversion to alternative options where appropriate.
Engagement with young people who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness and developing a care plan following an assessment of
their needs in relation to physical health, mental health,
accommodation, addiction issues, harm reduction, employment &
training, meaningful use of time, financial issues, and social
supports.
SOME OF THE KEY DUTIES OF THE ROLES INCLUDE:
* Spend time on the streets and in the Housing Led Emergency
Services to enable contact
* Refer to medical, mental health, addiction and treatment services
and other services where appropriate
* Building a relationship based on respect, trust, and acceptance
* Compile initial assessments (as required) on health and
well-being, accommodation, supports, finance
* Provide case management and care planning according to protocols
agreed CLADTF/Cork City/County Council, to young people who are
homeless and/or using Cork Simon Community Services
* Key work young people on the basis of agreed care plans
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POST WILL HAVE:
* Experience Working with addictions (young people using Drugs &
Alcohol)
* Experience working in a care setting
* Experience Networking and sourcing resources suitable for young
people
* Experience producing written information, booklets etc. suitable
for young people
* Relevant Third Level Degree e.g. Social science/social care
* First Aid training
* Creative Problem Solver
The Application Form and Recruitment Pack for the role is attached
below.
Also, it is available on our website
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
