Ballymun Youth Action Project CLG

The Ballymun Youth Action Project [BYAP] is a community response to drug and alcohol misuse. The services provided through the Ballymun Youth Action Project respond across the continuum of care, ranging from low threshold services to aftercare.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Worker to join the team in our Access and Intervention Centre. The Centre provides a dynamic and innovative response to multi-issue drug and alcohol use, and we are seeking a person with enthusiasm, commitment, and initiative.

Project Worker – Access and Intervention Centre. 

Ref: PW24. Fixed Term Contract.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Capacity to engage with individuals and families who are experiencing difficulties with drug or alcohol use.
• Experience and understanding of client assessment and care planning.
• Understanding of the range of interventions appropriate to a continuum of care, and capacity to use such interventions.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, and to work in partnership with other agencies and services.
• Recognition of the importance of ongoing review and the development of effective strategies and approaches to support the work of the Project.
• Capacity to make full use of formal and informal supervision
• Adherence to the highest standards of professionalism, and capacity to adhere to the policies and procedures of the Project.

Specific Requirements:

• Candidates must possess a relevant 3rd Level Qualification – a Minimum Level 7 QQI (including Diploma Level) is required.
• Candidates will have a least 3 years’ experience of working within the context of addiction.
• Candidates must successfully complete the Garda Vetting Process.

The salary is aligned with the HSE Project Worker Scale.

The position is based in the Ballymun Youth Action Project, with some work offsite.

Applicants must complete an Application Form [Attached] accompanied by a cover letter.

Send Completed Application Form and Cover letter in hard copy, or by email, to:-
The Director
Ballymun Youth Action Project
Horizons Centre
Balcurris Road
Dublin 11.
D11 X2EP
info@byap.ie

If submitting Application by email please ensure required signatures are also provided. Please note that applications that are incomplete, or that do not meet the minimum requirements, will not be considered.

Applications should arrive no later than 5.00 p.m. on Friday 04/10/24.

Ballymun Youth Action Project CLG., is an equal opportunities employer

Short listing for interview may apply.