Project Worker Carry out thorough assessments of client needs, identify and develop care plans within an ongoing key working system.
Job Title: Project Worker (2 Positions) Location: P.A.C.T Outreach Hub Reports to: Senior Project Worker Hours: 35 hours per week.
Some out of hours work required.
Salary: €36,720 - €39,500 – Salary Scale (Depending on Experience) Purpose: To provide quality service to clients and families/significant others in accordance with best practice in the area of case management, group therapy, psycho-social workshops, and formal / informal interactions with clients Contact Email: Application Ref.
HR/DUB/SDL/PACT/**** Coolmine is a leading drug and alcohol treatment service providing community, day and residential services to men and women with problematic substance use and their families in Ireland established since ****.
Coolmine Therapeutic Community believes that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life.
The successful candidates will report to the Senior Project Worker to provide quality service to clients, families and significant others in accordance with best evidence-based practice in the area of case management, group therapy, psycho-social workshops, and formal and informal interactions with clients.
Role Responsibilities: (Include, but not limited to) Engage with and build trusting relationships with all clients at a formal and informal level in order to develop a viable and productive therapeutic relationship, treating them with dignity and respect at all times in order to promote and motivate clients towards full recovery, while working within the ACI and Coolmine code of ethics as well as the overall values of Coolmine.
Ensuring all relevant documentation, filing, statistics and paperwork are in line with the aims and standards of the project.
Provide 1:2:1 support for clients, consulting with them and enabling them towards positive career plans and a healthy drug-free lifestyle.
Carry out thorough assessments of client needs, identify and develop care plans within an ongoing key working system, identify and review the needs of the clients to allow them to make informed decisions about their future.
Make appropriate referrals to all internal and external services including: initial and comprehensive assessment; care plans; primary treatment plan; process the collections of client urines for testing.
Facilitate group therapy sessions psycho-educational workshops, community meetings, formal and informal gatherings, and community handovers, etc, in a professional and ethical manner and in accordance with Coolmine Therapeutic Community's standard operational policies and procedures.
Perform as a full team member supporting colleagues, participating in effective team meetings, attending supervision, and client case reviews and being open to reasonable requests from manager to ensure effective working relationships.
Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and standard operating procedures relating to fire procedures, maintenance, critical incidents, safety for staff, etc. to ensure the effective safety and well-being of all clients and staff.
Work within the policies of Coolmine Therapeutic Community to ensure that a consistent delivery of service, quality standards and best practice are adhered to at all times Education (Essential) Minimum of NFQ Level 7 Accredited Undergraduate Diploma in addiction studies or related field.
Must be eligible to register or registered with CORU or another recognised professional accredited body.
Experience (Desirable) Two years' experience working within the drug and alcohol field.
Experience of working with the Social Inclusion care group including homeless, traveller, Roma and others.
Familiar with Community Services Familiar with Mental Health services Familiar with HSE Addiction services Can understand the dynamics and interface between the individual and the community.
Familiar with various evidence-based models of rehabilitation, counselling, and recovery approaches.
Experience of the implementation and evaluation of care planning/case management Experience of group facilitation.
Has experience and understands the importance and implications of working as part of a team.
Knowledge