JOB DESCRIPTION
EMPLOYER: Addiction Response Crumlin Ltd
POSITION: Aftercare Project Addiction Practitioner
1. PERSON SPECIFICATION:
This person specification sets out the various criteria which are
essential or desirable for the post and by which ARC will assess your
application.
2. QUALIFICATIONS:
* A minimum third Level 7 Qualification in a relevant social care
field
JOB SUMMARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To manage all programs of the Aftercare project of Addiction
Response Crumlin
* To assist in the implementation and further development of the
Aftercare project in partnership with line management
* To create and develop links with other key agencies to support the
Progression of the Aftercare service users.
* To represent ARC at Inter-agency meetings and be a strong advocate
of Inter-agency working initiatives for the benefit ARC.
* To positively promote all aspects of the organisation and its
services.
* To provide focused one to one and group supports to help Aftercare
service users identify needs and to equip them to become more
self-reliant.
* To promote healthy life skills / lifestyles in the group.
* To develop and deliver programmes to meet the needs of the target
group.
* To act as a support and advocate in relation to crisis
intervention
* To provide a safe and non-judgemental environment to encourage
engagement for the Aftercare member?
* To facilitate key working /case management to ascertain issues
being presented by the Aftercare service users.
* To promote positive coping skills to deal with issues presenting.
3. ADMINISTRATION:
* Assist in the maintenance of records of the organisation on
salesforce database?
* Carry out administrative procedures in accordance with
organisation policies
* To be involved in the preparation of reports, statistics and other
information that may be required by the Programme
* Attend internal/external meetings taking minutes when required.
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Diligent and meticulous record keeping.
* Strong communication and inter-personal skills at all levels.
* Strong IT skills with a strong command of Microsoft Office
* Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise needs
and objectives.
* Ability to maintain accurate records and identify errors,
omissions and irregularities
* Ability to use initiative; apply sound decision making skills, and
to make assessments of the needs of our service users
* Ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional
manner to challenging and stressful situations
* Ability to work within ARC?s structures.
5. ATTITUDE:
* Enthusiastic and committed to providing high standards of services
for our service users.
* A team player committed to consultative ways of working.
* Friendly, approachable and flexible
* Commitment to working within an environment which promotes Equal
Status and has regard for the Health and Safety of others.
6. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To continuously develop the role in conjunction with your line
manager
* To ensure that all designated work is being carried out in an
effective and appropriate manner which meets the aims and objectives
of Addiction Response Crumlin.
* To participate in annual appraisals, and help in identifying your
own job-related development and training needs.
FLEXIBLE HOURS:
The nature of this post requires that the holder be flexible in
working hours to cover the operational times of the service.? This
will involve scheduled evening Mondays and Thursday.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The post holder shall carry out his/her duties and report directly to
the line management of the CEO
Starting Salary for this position: ? **Apply on the
website**,**Apply on the website**
Please forward a COVERING LETTER with a CURRENT CURRICULUM VITAE and
fill in ARC?S APPLICATION FORM and e-mail all (3) documents to:
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
All applications to reach us by close of business at **Apply on the
website**pm on Friday 1st July **Apply on the website**.
_This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of
duties and responsibilities and may be reviewed from time to time to
reflect the needs of the service._
This project is funded by Health Service Executive and Dublin **Apply
on the website** Local Drugs Task Force?
ADDICTION RESPONSE CRUMLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
