Position Title: Keyworker

The Employer:

Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos. Crosscare’s Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence. Crosscare exists to support individual and families when they face difficult challenges in life and when they find it hard to get the help they need. Crosscare focuses on helping people when they need it most or when they can’t find support anywhere else.

Location: Balbriggan

Work Schedule: 35 hours

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary: €32,574 - €45,795 Depending on Experience

Reporting to: The post holder will be responsible to Crosscare Counselling Service Manager or nominated Deputy.

The Role: 

To provide key working, case management and care planning support to young people aged 12 to 24 who are experiencing problems with substance use and mental health.

General Responsibilities:

• To identify, engage and work directly with those who are experiencing problems related to substance use and mental health.
• To develop strategic partnerships with other agencies in the area.
• To provide formal assessments, key working and care planning supports to clients in relation to their substance use and mental health.
• To engage in interagency case management to support clients and other related services and attend case review meetings where appropriate.
• To submit data, keep program records and provide updates and reports as requested.
• To prepare and submit outcome reports as requested.
• To take part in ongoing approved training to enhance outcomes for the client group.
• To work and promote the ethos and mission of Crosscare and uphold its values in all areas of work.
• To observe the policies and procedures of the project and Crosscare.
• Flexibility in practice as required i.e. out of hours, provision of new programs and service initiatives

Essential Requirements:

• The candidate must, at the latest date for receipt of completed application:
  Be in possession of a recognised 3rd Level qualification in Addiction / Social Care / Youth Work or a related field.

Job skills/Experience:

• Must have strong track record in community-based programmes and in supporting strategic partnerships with other agencies.
• Must have experience of interagency work.
• Must have high level of knowledge and experience of working with people with substance use issues.

Personal Skills/Attributes:

• A commitment to social justice and to treating people with dignity and respect.
• An understanding of the principles of teamwork and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• Flexibility, good time management and a professional manner.
• Knowledge and experience of using formal screening/assessment instruments (AUDIT, CUDIT, DUDIT), Care Planning & Case Management Tools
• A full Driving License, access to own transport.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous annual leave
• Additional leave for long service
• Training and Development Programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital Doctor Service
• Competitive pension plan
• Bike to Work Scheme

In Crosscare, we approach our work with an attitude of service, showing love, care and kindness in all interactions with others. We treat people with a level of respect they will remember long after our service and support have been received. We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our clients, young people and service users deserve it.

Crosscare is registered with the Charities Regulator (RCN: 20169084) and the Revenue Commissioners (CHY-6262) Crosscare is the Social Care Agency of the Archdiocese of Dublin.

Detailed information on all aspects of our work is available at www.crosscare.ie

Application Process: 

To apply, please upload a comprehensive CV and letter of application (one document) detailing your suitability for the role to the link provided.

Closing date for applications is January 14th 2025

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