Overview
Job Title: Project Worker
Responsible to: The Executive through the Service Coordinator
Responsible for: The direct delivery of services to High Park Rehab service clients
Reports to: The Service Coordinator
Objective: To effectively deliver care planning and support to clients of High Park, and in doing so to uphold the philosophy and working ethos of MQI.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
* Ensure that the day to day operations of the service run smoothly in accordance with organisation and service policies and procedures.
* To work as part of the team with regular and consistent communication.
* To participate actively in all team meetings and to be open to all reasonable requests from the service Coordinator.
* Work within the policies of MQI, both organisation wide and project specific to ensure consistent delivery and quality standards are adhered to.
Staffing
* To provide continuity and support for students, part time and voluntary workers.
* To work as part of a team and actively encourage this ethos among the workers.
Clients
* To work with the Service Coordinator in the assessment and identification of client needs.
* To act in a ‘key worker’ capacity with designated clients in accordance with structures agreed with the Team Leader.
* To support the treatment programme through the facilitation of care planning, group work and educational workshops.
* To ensure that the needs of our clients are attended to with sensitivity and efficiency.
* To develop individual care plans for clients.
* To support the residential nature of the programme through participation in the staff rota working weekends and overnights where needed.
* To be up to date and aware of good practices and procedures in the delivery of services to our clients, with particular reference to Residential services.
* Facilitating clients to access local services such as medical, welfare and advocating on their behalf.
* To liaise with internal and external agencies in identifying progression pathways for clients.
Administrative
* To comply with the coordinator requirements in relation to all appropriate paperwork and filing of data relevant to the service; in particular day books, intervention records and client care plans and files.
* To feed into the preparation of reports, statistics and other information that may be required.
* To ensure that all relevant client records are logged on MQI’s IT Treatment Outcome Monitoring & Information System (TOMIS).
* To be observant, proactive and comply with MQI’s requirements in relation to Health & Safety protocols.
Training
* To attend all training sessions, workshops and courses as advised by the Service Coordinator.
* To support and facilitate the transference of learning to workers, trainees, students and volunteers on the Project.
* To actively engage with your Supervisor regarding ones own personal/ professional needs in the context of being an effective worker on the Project.
General
* To maintain good relationships with external agencies and stakeholders on behalf of the Project.
* To be up to date and aware of best practice and procedures in relation to Health and Safety in the workplace.
* To become familiar with and ensure that all MQI’s policies and procedure are being adhered to, particularly those relating to Health & Safety, HR, Confidentiality, Boundaries and Staff Code of Ethics.
* To have a flexible approach to the work in response to organisational change, development and review of best practice.
* To assist with any other duties which Team Leader might reasonably request.
Person Specification
* One year's experience in a paid full-time capacity, or equivalent part time, in an addiction service or similar setting or equivalent part time.
* A relevant third level 7 or above qualification in social care.
* Experience of working in a residential setting an advantage.
* An excellent understanding of issues relating to problem drug use/homelessness including mental health concerns and progression pathways towards, housing, training and work.
* Counselling skills an advantage
* Capacity to develop constructive relationships with clients & team.
* Capacity to work on own initiative and as part of team.
* Capacity to develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Must be able to demonstrate proficient IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point and a good knowledge CRM system for reporting purposes.
* Experience of developing and delivering workshops and seminars.
* Experience and skills in the referral process and assessment of clients with addiction and associated needs.
* Experience and skills in developing Care Plans.
* Must be available to work overnights.
* A full driving licence an advantage.
Location
High Park Residential Rehabilitation Centre, Grace Park Road, Dublin 9
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Days
Monday to Sunday
Salary Scale
34,960-37,087
Application information
Application link: https://merchants-quay-ireland.hirehive.com/project-worker-dublin-RkJWht
This position is subject to Garda clearance.
Equality
MQI is an equal opportunities employer.
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