Position Title: Project Worker
The Employer: Crosscare is the social care agency of the Dublin Diocese and is a registered charity.
Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos.
Crosscare's Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence.
Crosscare exists to support individuals and families when they face difficult challenges in life and when they find it hard to get the help they need.
Crosscare focuses on helping people when they need it most or when they can't find support anywhere else.
Location:
Cedar House
Work Schedule:
Full Time 38.5 Hours per week, 7-day rota (including evening & weekends – Days)
Contract:
Permanent
Salary:
€38,848 - €48,240 Depending on Experience
Reporting to:
Deputy Project/Project Leader
Key Responsibilities
Implement the case management system and engage in one to one work with a specific allocated caseload, from referral stage to disengagement.
This includes HNA Assessment, developing and implementing a comprehensive support plan, updating the PASS System, advocating on behalf of the client, arranging meetings, linking the client into appropriate services, assisting each client in finding a long-term home.
Engage with and build professional trusting relationships with individual service users, treating them with dignity and respect, and working within the values of Crosscare.
Carry out all duties connected with the operation of a residential service: resolving conflict, responding to health issues, premise management, taking referrals, welcoming and engaging with residents.
Liaise with and advocate to a broad range of external service providers in addition to internal services.
Work effectively as part of a team and be open to reasonable requests from Project Leader/Deputy to ensure effective responses to residents.
Work within the policies of Crosscare and the standard operating procedures of the project.
Assist and contribute to the quality agenda to ensure consistent delivery of service and adherence to quality standards.
Perform all administrative duties relating to the role to ensure the project runs smoothly.
Observe all Health and Safety policies of the project and be involved in continual quality improvement to maintain security day and night.
Work experience and employment in homeless services, addiction services, residential services, community and/or youth work sector.
Additional training in: Addiction, Mental Health, TCI, First Aid, CPR, AED, PASS, Counselling, ASIST, HNA & Case Management.
Essential Requirements
Qualifications Required
Option 1: BA Degree in Applied Social Care, Addiction, Mental Health, Nursing, Psychology, or an equivalent Level 7 qualification awarded under the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) / QQI.
Option 2: Minimum Level 6 qualification in Social Care or Addiction, awarded under the NFQ / QQI.
Experience Required
At least 1 year of relevant employment working with a similar client group.
Internal candidates: At least 6 months of relevant employment working with a similar client group.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to complete physically demanding tasks as required, including the use of stairways for ascending and descending due to services being multi-level, performing First Aid and CPR, and administering life-saving medication such as Naloxone, among others.
Desirable
— (none listed)
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Generous annual leave
Additional leave for long service
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Doctor Service
Competitive pension plan
Bike to Work Scheme
EEO Statement
Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.
We strive to achieve a positive working environment for our people, enabling us to create a comfortable working environment whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
If you have a disability and require accommodations to be made during or after the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate you.
Garda Vetting will apply to this role.
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