Dun Laoghaire Rathdown outreach Project wishes to recruit a Community Employment Supervisor for our Drug Rehabilitation Scheme. This scheme is funded through the Department of Social Protection

Note: This is a re advertisement.

Primary objectives of the scheme are:

• To provide persons in recovery from substance misuse issues with a programme that incorporates support and learning around rehabilitation, social and personal development, health & wellbeing, training, education and work experience opportunities.
• To facilitate progression on to further education, training and/or employment

The Role

The role of the Community Employment Supervisor is to support participants in a drug rehabilitation project to develop their personal, social and education/work related skills to enable them progress towards full participation within their recovery, community and working life.

Person Specification

Knowledge of Post

Essential

• Knowledge of the role of the Community Employment Supervisor
• Display responsibility, commitment and motivation to implement the spirit of Community Employment.
• Knowledge of substance use recovery / community development

Desirable

• Awareness of the needs of clients on a drug rehabilitation scheme
• Knowledge of NDRIC Framework

Work Experience

Essential

• Three year experience supervising staff
• Previous experience in an administration, and/or co-ordination role

Desirable

• Two years previous experience working with substance misuse issues
• Previous experience in a support worker role within a similar setting
• Experience of developing and implementing programmes in a community based organisation

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Must be capable of directing and motivating participants.
• Have good communication skills firmly aligned to the organisation’s values
• Competent writing skills required
• Non-judgmental attitude
• Awareness of importance of professional boundaries

Desirable

• Team work ethos

Education & Training

Essential

• Major Award at 3rd Level (NFQ Level 6 or higher) in Business/Financial Administration, Training, Human Sciences, Project Management or related disciplines.
• ICT skills essential (e.g. MS Office).

Desirable

• Facilitation / group work qualification / training Qualification
• 3rd level (min Level 6) Qualification in substance misuse and/or related issues including rehabilitation.

To Apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to Anthea Carry at manager@drop.ie. Full job description can be downloaded from www.drop.ie/employment-vacancies. Shortlisting and Garda Vetting will apply. A panel will be formed. Closing date for application is 4pm on Friday 24th May 2024