Galway Drug & Alcohol Family Support Worker.

ARD Family Resource Centre, Doughiska, Galway wishes to recruit a Drug & Alcohol Family Support Project Worker for 28 hours per week. The Family Support Project Worker’s role will be to provide a non-judgemental, confidential support service to people who have been adversely affected by a family member or friend’s drug or alcohol use. This service is to be available in areas of need throughout Galway city and county.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3rd level qualification in a related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with individuals, families and communities.
• An ability to engage with and support family members in an empathetic and sensitive manner.
• An understanding of the complexity of addiction and the effects of this on individuals, families and communities.
• Open and innovative approach to work
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to collaborative working as part of larger teams/networks
• Excellent communication skills, IT proficient
• Driver's license & access to car

Garda vetting is required for this post.

For more information please see the attached job description.

How to apply:

Please complete attached application form and return to Maria Powers, Family Support Coordinator with the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force, maria.powers@wrdatf.ie

Closing date for submitting your completed application is 12 noon on Friday 10th May 2024