Job Title
: DRIVE Lead
Objective
: To coordinate the implementation of the DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement) Model in partnership with the North East Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force paranormal.
This includes Louth/Meath, Cavan & Monaghan
Report to:
Co-ordinator Northeast Drug and Alcohol Task Force – via MQI Head of Operations
Place of Work
: Based in Donore Road Drogheda, the role will cover the Counties of Louth, Meath, Cavan & Monaghan
Nature of post:
?? 3 years
Working Hours:
3 days per week Part-time (20 hours per week)Role Summary
DRIVE is an inter-agency project, which outlines systems and structures to respond to drug related intimidation and associated violence in Ireland.
It is?? oversee by the National DRIVE Oversight Committee (DOC), whose members include the HSE, National Garda Drugs & Organised Crime Unit, the Regional and Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Coordinators Networks, Department of Justice, HRB, National Voluntary Drug & Alcohol Sector and the Probation Services.
The key objective is to build the capacity of communities around Ireland to respond to drug-related intimidation and violence (DRIV).
MQI in partnership with the Northeast Regional Drug and Alcohol Taskforce are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader with responsibility to coordinate and lead the delivery???? DRIVE inter-agency model across the counties of Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan, working in partnership with?? the Northeast Regional Drug and Alcohol Taskforce.
The role is aligned to the **** DRIVE report (Data-driven Community Intervention model to respond to Drug Related Intimidation and Violence in Ireland).
Main Responsibilities
Service Delivery & Coordination
Be the focal point for DRIVE across the four counties and with the national DRIVE Liaison Network
Contribute to the development of DRIVE resources and supports.
Engage in Train the Trainer facilitated by the DRIVE Coordinator and deliver the cascade DRIVE training and resources to the DIG (Drive Implementation Group) and all other relevant stakeholders across the four counties.
Work with the Northeast DIG to develop a staged workplan for the four counties (in line with the DRIVE model).
Support DRIVE data collection processes once developed and provide relevant reports on request to the NE-RDATF, the DIG and other stakeholders.
Coordinate local information sharing to develop area-based understanding of DRI prevalence and trends that inform community level supports and policing responses.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work in partnership with the three nominated Garda Inspectors & other appropriate Garda contacts.
Be an active participant on the national DRIVE liaison network facilitated by the DRIVE Coordinator, as the link withunsafe Northeast DRIVE Inter-Agency Group (DIG).
Support the development of the Northeast DRIVE Inter-Agency Group (DIG) in consultation with the NE-RDATF Coordinator and DRIVE Coordinator.
Identify and engage partners in the DIG and induct into the DRIVE process.
Contribute to regional structures such as the new community safety forums to promote solution-based approaches to DRIV and contribute to national information sharing events.
Reporting
Produce monthly activity reports for Senior Management in line with funding agency requirements and compile ad-hoc information requests as required.
Promote the DRIVE Model across the NE-RDATF area and present on the work of DRIVE with key stakeholders, including dissemination of data and trends.
Convene and provide administrative support to DIG meetings, including preparation of meeting papers and relevant reports.
Maintain up-to-date records and statistics on Drug Related Intimidation and Violence and report the same to relevant parties.
Report on complaints and compliments received and ensure the CRM system is kept up-to-date.
Report to the Co-ordinator of the Task Force for individual support, supervision, performance appraisal and working within the parameters of this role specification.
Quality Service and Standards
Understand, support, and promote the aims and objectives of the DRIVE programme locally and nationally.
Ensure health & safety standards are met and maintained within the service.
Ensure appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to for the delivery of a high-quality service.
Administration
Ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained and participate in all audits and/or evaluations.
Comply with all requirements in relation to all the appropriate paperwork for the service such as accident reports, service user complaints, minutes of meetings etc.
Manage delegated budget for the service, and track and report on expenditure for the service to the Co-ordinator of the Task Force.
These duties are a guide to the general range of responsibilities and are neither definitive nor restrictive.
From time-to-time, the post-holder may need to undertake other duties commensurate with the post, as designated by the Deputy Head of Operations-??.
Person Specification
Requirements for the role:
Minimum level 7, 3rd level qualification in Social care/Social studies or in a related field (Essential)
tón years experience in development and delivery of training
3 years+ experience in inter-agency working
Understanding of the impact of drugs and drug crime within communities
Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills
Excellent IT skillsExperience of group facilitation (Essential)
Knowledge and understanding of National Drug & Alcohol Strategy and National Drug Rehabilitation Framework (Essential)
Full Clean Driver's Licence and access to own transport (Essential)
Experience of setting up/developing programmes in an area and the use community development principles (Desirable)
Garda vetting applies
Flexibility in working hours
Salary€23,****** – €26,****** (pro-rated amount of FTE salary range €44,746 – €47,271)
Employee Benefits
Fulfilling and challenging environment
Competitive salaries
Sick pay scheme
Flexible working arrangements
Minimum 23 days annual leave pro-rate
Defined contribution pension scheme (after probation)
Death in service (from commencement of employment)Line management supervision
Learning and development programme
Group VHI scheme
Paid family leave
Education assistance (study and examination leave, scholarship foundation)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Health & Wellness Programme
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click the link to apply by the 3rd of February ****.
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