Youth Homeless Drug Prevention Project Worker – Maternity Cover

Cork Simon Community works in solidarity with men and women who are homeless in Cork, offering housing and support in their journey back to independent living. We promote a socially just society and campaign for a society without homelessness.

The Community works to a set of six core values: Community, Diversity, Social Justice, Voluntarism, Commitment to Care and Inclusion.

Cork Simon Community are currently seeking applications for the position of Youth Homeless Drug Prevention Project Worker.

Purpose of the post: 

Engagement with young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness & diversion to alternative options where appropriate. Engagement with young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and developing a care plan following an assessment of their needs in relation to physical health, mental health, accommodation, addiction issues, harm reduction, employment & training, meaningful use of time, financial issues, and social supports.

Some of the key duties of the roles include:

• Spend time on the streets and in the Housing Led Emergency Services to enable contact
• Refer to medical, mental health, addiction and treatment services and other services where appropriate
• Building a relationship based on respect, trust, and acceptance
• Compile initial assessments (as required) on health and well-being, accommodation, supports, finance
• Provide case management and care planning according to protocols agreed CLADTF/Cork City/County Council, to young people who are homeless and/or using Cork Simon Community Services
• Key work young people on the basis of agreed care plans

The ideal candidate for this post will have:

• Experience Working with addictions (young people using Drugs & Alcohol)
• Experience working in a care setting
• Experience Networking and sourcing resources suitable for young people
• Experience producing written information, booklets etc. suitable for young people
• Relevant Third Level Degree e.g. Social science/social care
• First Aid training
• Creative Problem Solver

The Application Form and Recruitment Pack for the role is attached below. 

Also, it is available on our website www.corksimon.ie/work-with-us or can be requested by e-mail from recruit@corksimon.ie or by telephone 021 4929408.

The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is Wednesday, 1st May 2024 at 5pm.

Cork Simon Community is committed to equality of opportunity