Family Co-ordinator

Contract Type - 2 Year Fixed Term (35 Hours / Week)

Overview: NEWKD, Cork & Kerry Drug and Alcohol Task Force in conjunction with HSE Addiction services wish to recruit a Family Co-Ordinator who will continue with the development, implementation & evaluation of drug and alcohol family support initiatives throughout the Cork & Kerry region.

Job Description:

• To provide formal assessment, key working, case management and care plan development supports to family members who are impacted by familial/significant others problem drug & alcohol use


• Coordinate, support and develop all aspects of the Family Support Service throughout the Cork & Kerry region


• To support and create new referral pathways for referrals from DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation Violence Engagement)


• To identify themes and gaps in regional service provision and develop tailored strategies to address these issues in drug and alcohol family support in the region.


• Design, implement and evaluate effective education and training programmes tailored to meet the needs of families experiencing substance use.


• Deliver online support to family members through a weekly evening online psycho -educational programme


• To build and maintain relationships with existing networks and participate where appropriate and liaise with other agencies to support and advocate for families and young people on a needs led basis.


• Identify and apply for appropriate funding opportunities to support new initiatives for this target group


• Participate on regional networks and committees and work as part of an integrated


• network of professionals supporting families.


• Enhance the capacity of professionals in the area of drug/alcohol and family support i.e. training awareness events, conferences, seminars etc.


• Keep written records and produce reports, as requested


• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate training activities.


• Work collaboratively and support others colleagues in drugs and alcohol services with initiatives that include families/those impacted by someone’s substance use


• To undertake other duties as may be requested by the line manager from time to time


• Undertake other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job


• Support those new to recovery and working towards recovery to re-integrate into family relationships that may have been affected by their use


• Deliver trainings as required by drug and alcohol services


• Support services to deliver evidence based family programmes in the community

Essential:

• 3rd level qualification in a related field


• 3 years+ frontline paid experience in family support setting


• Open and innovative approach to work


• Experience of interagency working in a similar setting


• Excellent knowledge of broad range of evidence based interventions


• Experience in care plan development and formal assessment


• Driver’s license & access to car


• Excellent communication skills & team work


• Proven record of working to a client centered non-judgmental ethos

Desirable:

• Training/accreditation in 5 Step, CRAFT and/or similar interventions


• Knowledge of family programmes such as Triple P, SFP, parenting plus etc.


• Experience of group facilitation

Garda Vetting will apply

Under 18s work may be required

Flexibility will be required in working hours (needs based)

Application Process:

Please upload a letter of application (clearly stating the job you are applying for) and CV via the portal. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday 27th February

NEWKD is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify.