Job Details: Community Addiction Response Programme: Project Worker


Irish Future
Talbot Street
Dublin 1
irishfuture.ie
Community Addiction Response Programme: Project Worker
A VACANCY HAS ARISEN FOR A PROJECT WORKER AT CARP KILLINARDEN
D.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.

CARP is a community addiction response programme located in the heart
of Tallaght. We develop projects and services to support individuals
in addiction to live sustainable lives whilst aiming to afford people
the opportunity to realise their potential and experience a high
quality of life. The focus of our activities is on areas where people
experience disadvantage. Our programmes of work are organised across
key thematic areas: Community Employment, Education & Employment,
Health & Well Being.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

_1. MANAGE A CASE LOAD OF CLIENTS BY PROVIDING ONE TO ONE KEY WORKING
SESSIONS SET IN A CONFIDENTIAL, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. SESSIONS WILL
CONSIST OF THE FLOWING INTERVENTIONS:_

* Initial and comprehensive assessments using the national framework
* Crisis intervention
* Group work (be able to plan ,organise & deliver groups)
* Relapse prevention
* Harm Reduction
* Goal setting using Motivational Interviewing & CRA Protocols
* Developing individual care plan for each client
* Referrals to residential treatment, mental health services,
counselling, education/employment
* Advocacy
* Community reintegration

_2. TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITHIN THE
CONTEXT OF THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT THROUGH THE
PROVISION OF:_

* Information & signposting
* One to one key working sessions
* Group work(be able to plan ,organise &deliver groups)

_3. KEY AREAS OF WORK WILL INCLUDE:_

* Contribute to the day to day running of the project
* Developing responses to emerging trends in conjunction with the
project manager
* Establishing and maintaining links with statutory, voluntary and
community agencies
* Compiling reports, proposals and briefing documents
* Participate in Team Meetings and assist in developing relevant
actions
* Organizing information sessions and making presentations about the
work of the project
* Keep appropriate records and undertake administration duties as
required

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

* To work as a productive member of the CARP team
* To facilitate appropriate supports for clients via key working and
group work
* Always build therapeutic relationships with clients and maintain
professional boundaries
* To build effective links with other professional organizations in
the community
* Liaise with community groups in the Tallaght area
* To take up training opportunities agreed with Manager
* Any other duties appropriate to the position and agreed with the
Manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA_

* Minimum of a level 7 diploma in Community Drugs Work, Addiction
Studies or related field.
* Minimum of 2 years working fulltime in addiction/community
addiction support project
* Experience in key working, care planning and case management
across a continuum of care from active drug use to drug free
interventions
* Accredited in either CRA or Motivational Interviewing
* Have a thorough knowledge of drug related issues and their effect
on individuals, families and communities
* Knowledge and understanding of theory in evidence-based practice
in the field of treatment & rehabilitation.
* Knowledge and understanding of National Drugs policy including
Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery: A health led response to drug &
alcohol use in Ireland **Apply on the website** ? **Apply on the
website** and the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework and National
Protocols and Assessment Guidelines.
* Have experience of inter-agency work, involving community,
voluntary and statutory agencies
* Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills,
including IT skills
* Must have administration capacity to discharge the functions of
the post
* Must be personally motivated and have the ability to work on own
initiative
* Garda Vetting required

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATIONS EMAIL ONLY
A copy of your CV and application letter outlining relevant experience
to be sent to: **Apply on the website**

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF CV AND LETTER - 5pm on Friday **Apply on
the website**th March **Apply on the website**.
Late applications cannot be considered.
A VACANCY HAS ARISEN FOR A PROJECT WORKER AT CARP KILLINARDEN
D.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.

CARP is a community addiction response programme located in the heart
of Tallaght. We develop projects and services to support individuals
in addiction to live sustainable lives whilst aiming to afford people
the opportunity to realise their potential and experience a high
quality of life. The focus of our activities is on areas where people
experience disadvantage. Our programmes of work are organised across
key thematic areas: Community Employment, Education & Employment,
Health & Well Being.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

_1. MANAGE A CASE LOAD OF CLIENTS BY PROVIDING ONE TO ONE KEY WORKING
SESSIONS SET IN A CONFIDENTIAL, SAFE ENVIRONMENT. SESSIONS WILL
CONSIST OF THE FLOWING INTERVENTIONS:_

* Initial and comprehensive assessments using the national framework
* Crisis intervention
* Group work (be able to plan ,organise & deliver groups)
* Relapse prevention
* Harm Reduction
* Goal setting using Motivational Interviewing & CRA Protocols
* Developing individual care plan for each client
* Referrals to residential treatment, mental health services,
counselling, education/employment
* Advocacy
* Community reintegration

_2. TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE MISUSE WITHIN THE
CONTEXT OF THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT THROUGH THE
PROVISION OF:_

* Information & signposting
* One to one key working sessions
* Group work(be able to plan ,organise &deliver groups)

_3. KEY AREAS OF WORK WILL INCLUDE:_

* Contribute to the day to day running of the project
* Developing responses to emerging trends in conjunction with the
project manager
* Establishing and maintaining links with statutory, voluntary and
community agencies
* Compiling reports, proposals and briefing documents
* Participate in Team Meetings and assist in developing relevant
actions
* Organizing information sessions and making presentations about the
work of the project
* Keep appropriate records and undertake administration duties as
required

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

* To work as a productive member of the CARP team
* To facilitate appropriate supports for clients via key working and
group work
* Always build therapeutic relationships with clients and maintain
professional boundaries
* To build effective links with other professional organizations in
the community
* Liaise with community groups in the Tallaght area
* To take up training opportunities agreed with Manager
* Any other duties appropriate to the position and agreed with the
Manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

_ESSENTIAL CRITERIA_

* Minimum of a level 7 diploma in Community Drugs Work, Addiction
Studies or related field.
* Minimum of 2 years working fulltime in addiction/community
addiction support project
* Experience in key working, care planning and case management
across a continuum of care from active drug use to drug free
interventions
* Accredited in either CRA or Motivational Interviewing
* Have a thorough knowledge of drug related issues and their effect
on individuals, families and communities
* Knowledge and understanding of theory in evidence-based practice
in the field of treatment & rehabilitation.
* Knowledge and understanding of National Drugs policy including
Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery: A health led response to drug &
alcohol use in Ireland **Apply on the website** ? **Apply on the
website** and the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework and National
Protocols and Assessment Guidelines.
* Have experience of inter-agency work, involving community,
voluntary and statutory agencies
* Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills,
including IT skills
* Must have administration capacity to discharge the functions of
the post
* Must be personally motivated and have the ability to work on own
initiative
* Garda Vetting required

APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATIONS EMAIL ONLY
A copy of your CV and application letter outlining relevant experience
to be sent to: **Apply on the website**

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF CV AND LETTER - 5pm on Friday **Apply on
the website**th March **Apply on the website**.
Late applications cannot be considered.


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