Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown Outreach Project (D.R.O.P), is a community based organisation whose aim is to empower positive change through a person centered approach for individuals families and communities affected by substance misuse and addiction

We are currently seeking applications for the following role:-

Recovery Community Group Facilitator

Role Description

The goals of the Recovery Community Group Facilitator is to provide support services to people in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown recovering from substance use. The successful applicant will, on a contractor basis, facilitate a weekly Aftercare Group to people who have completed a treatment programme and develop a recovery café for people in Dun Laoghaire who are in recovery from substance use.

The aim of the Aftercare group is to provide a facilitated peer support space that assists individuals who are in the early stages of reintegration following a period of treatment from substance use with the aim of this becoming a DLR wide aftercare support group for people who have completed treatment programmes.

The facilitator will also develop, promote and facilitate a weekly Recovery Café that provides a recreational space for people in recovery in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. This will involve the initial establishment of the café, followed by the development of a café committee where collaboration with members will determine the further development of the café.

Facilitator requirements

• Qualifications: Possess a 3rd level qualification in area of human sciences / addiction recovery
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years working with people in recovery from substance use

To apply

Please send CV along with covering letter to:-
Anthea Carry, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Outreach Project, 45 Upper Georges Street, Dun-Laoghaire, Co. Dublin or email manager@drop.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday 24th January 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Short listing will apply | Garda Vetting will be required