Salary:
Social Care Worker with Qualifications (Euro 41,318)
Hours:
35 Hours weekly – Monday – Friday
Reports to:
Clinical Services Manager, Team Leader and Senior Addiction Practitioner
Role:
Work to deliver Frontline Service providing case management and treatment support for people struggling with problematic Substance use
Location:
Frontline has services in Inchicore, Bluebell, and North Inner City.
This role is for our Kavanagh House / Bluebell service but may be subject to location rotation
Job Description
The Addiction Practitioner will be expected as part of a team to carry out the following areas of work:
Provide 1-1 key working and case management using evidence-based interventions
To manage a caseload of clients with problematic/dependent substance use – including the development and implementation of client-centred care plans
To support the development and delivery of Frontline's pre-entry and stabilisation group
To support clients in dealing with personal issues related to their addiction and mental health e.g. housing, welfare rights, medical treatment, referrals etc
To engage in targeted outreach work e.g., home visits, inter-agency outreach, detached street work etc – prioritising the identification and engagement of relevant clients across the catchment area
To develop and deliver evidence-based workshops, group programmes and aftercare, based on the needs of our client group
To develop links with relevant statutory, community, and voluntary agencies
To identify gaps in service provisions and in conjunction with relevant agencies and develop appropriate responses
To engage in community development and community networking in the wider catchment areas
Develop and maintain links with clients, their families, and the wider community
To support trainee and volunteer staff, where relevant
To attend/participate in line management and case management supervision
To carry out relevant duties that may be assigned by the line manager / clinical service manager
To be aware of and adhere to all Frontlines operational policies and procedures
Teamwork:
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in conjunction with other team members, ensuring that Frontline delivers the highest quality service
Work as a team member to develop and fulfil the policies, quality standards, aims, and objectives of Frontline
To attend and actively engage in team meetings and client reviews
Actively assist in the continued development and coordination of Frontline services
Administration Duties:
Ensure all contacts, files and records reflect Frontline's confidentially and data protection policies
Maintain professional and up-to-date records in relation to work with clients such as HRB, Link and Salesforce
Produce and prepare progress reports, annual reports, logic models, and other documents that may be required
Promote Frontline services and build relationships with relevant statutory, community, and voluntary agencies
To be fully competent in using IT, Word, Email, and Microsoft Office and be able to operate Client Management System Ecas
Work as part of a team to plan, develop, monitor, and evaluate the appropriate programmes and services
To attend regular team meetings, training, and in-house supervision
To be fully aware of and implement the Children First Policy
Skills and Experience Required
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Essential
Diploma in Addiction Studies level 7 or relevant qualification to the role
2 years post-qualification experience
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the principles of reducing substance use-related harm
Desirable
Degree in Addiction Studies or relevant qualification
Addiction and Social Inclusion knowledge and experience
CRA accredited
Other
Essential
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and to receive and give support
The ability to act upon one's own initiative within the context of professional boundaries and accountability
Good report writing and proficient in Word, excel, PowerPoint etc
Desirable
Group work facilitation
Knowledge and experience of the client management system Ecas and HRB Link
Application Process
Application is by way of CV emailed to ****** and the closing date is 12pm Friday 10th of April.
Interviews will take place soon after.
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