Community Integration Worker, Housing First, Dublin
Location: Dublin
Contract: Full time, Permanent
As a Community Integration Worker, you'll support individuals moving from homelessness into long-term housing. You'll build community connections, promote social inclusion, and empower people to develop skills through education, training, and employment.
What you will do:
* Work in line with Housing First core values and principles as outlined in A Housing First Manual for Ireland.
* Support the overall objectives of the Housing First Service and adhere to best practice standards.
* Engage customers using active engagement and a strengths-based approach.
* Collaborate with Case Managers, multidisciplinary teams, and external services to deliver holistic support.
* Facilitate tenant and community engagement events to promote integration and inclusion.
* Develop individualised community integration plans aligned with customer goals and housing stability.
* Connect customers to local resources, education, training, employment, and recreational opportunities.
* Maintain accurate records in internal systems and PASS, ensuring GDPR compliance.
* Participate in training, supervision, meetings, and work a flexible rota as agreed with the Housing Services Manager.
* Promote health, safety, and welfare in the workplace, and undertake additional duties as required.
What you will need:
* A recognised third level qualification in social care (minimum Level 8), psychology, community development or relevant discipline.
* Two years' experience of working in community development, social care work, or working with vulnerable populations.
* An understanding of the core values and principles of Housing First in Ireland
* Strong communication skills.
* Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
* Full Driver's License with access to a car.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build rapport with individuals.
* Understanding of trauma-informed care principles.
* Creativity and flexibility in developing community integration strategies.
* Empathy, cultural competence, and a commitment to promoting social inclusion.
* Experience of working and liaising with other agencies, including both voluntary & statutory.
* Knowledge of local employment, educational and community resources and proactive approach to establishing new connections and building partnerships
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