Cabra Alcohol & Drug Service Project Worker

Aligned to the HSE Professional Social Care Worker Scale (March 2023)

Finglas Addiction Support Team (FAST) is a thriving community drug team that provides support for people who are experiencing problems because of their drug and alcohol use. FAST provides a range of programmes and interventions across the continuum of care ranging from harm reduction and crisis intervention through to structured rehabilitation, aftercare and family support. FAST has recently expanded into Cabra and operates there as Cabra Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS)

We are seeking an experienced individual to work as part of the CADS team to provide support to people in both one to one and group settings. It is intended that the successful candidate will put an emphasis on engaging with women and as such they must have knowledge and experience of the specific gendered differences that impedes women’s participation in drug and alcohol treatment and recovery.

This an exciting opportunity for the right person as the organisation continues to grow and develop. FAST is committed to providing a quality service and the CADS Project Worker will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the CADS service.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a level 7 diploma in Community Drugs Work, Community Addiction Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field (essential)
• Accredited in CRA/CRAFT (desirable)
• ACI accredited or working towards ACI (desirable)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years paid experience in a substance use setting (essential)
• Experience of formal assessment and care plan development (essential)
• Experience of inter-agency/collaborative working with other community, voluntary and statutory agencies (essential)

Knowledge:

• Have a thorough knowledge of drug related issues and the specific issues relating to women (essential)
• Knowledge of a broad range of evidence based interventions (essential)
• Working knowledge of the complexities faced in delivering services to people with problem drug and alcohol use in challenging environments (essential)
• Working knowledge of the Resonance Factor – Janus Solutions approach (desirable)

Please see job description for the full break down of roles and responsibilities.

Application Process: CVs and completed application form to be sent via email
To: deborah@fastltd.ie

Please note that applications made without a completed application form will not be considered.

Please ring Deborah on 01 8110595 for further information about the post.

Closing Date 1st May 2023 @ 5pm

FAST is an equal opportunity employer