POSITION TITLE: CASE WORKER
PROGRAMME: Crosscare Counselling Services
LOCATION: Balbriggan, North Co. Dublin.
CONTRACT: Full-time **Apply on the website** hours per week.
SALARY: ?**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** per annum
ROLE PURPOSE: To provide key working, case management and care
planning support to adults aged **Apply on the website**+ who are
experiencing problems with substance use and mental health.
REPORTS TO: Manager, Crosscare Counselling
THE ROLE:
_KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:_
* To identify, engage and work directly with those aged **Apply on
the website**+ who are experiencing problems related to their
substance use and mental health.
* To develop strategic partnerships with other agencies in the
Balbriggan area.
* To provide formal assessments, key working and careplanning
supports to clients in relation to their substance use and mental
health.
* To engage in interagency case management to support clients and
other related services and attend case review meetings where
appropriate.
* To submit data, keep programme records and provide updates and
reports as requested.
* To prepare and submit outcome 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:
ESSENTIAL (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:_
* Must have strong track record in community based programmes and in
supporting strategic partnerships with other agencies.
* Must have experience of interagency work.
* Must have high level of knowledge and experience of working with
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.
* Knowledge and experience of using formal screening/assessment
instruments (AUDIT, CUDIT, DUDIT), careplanning & case management
tools
* 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** indicating position applied for.
Closing date is Friday, 7th January, **Apply on the website**
_Crosscare is an equal opportunities employer.
This post is funded by the HSE through Crosscare._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
