EXPERIENCE

2 years’ experience working in the Homelessness/ Social Care field, in a direct access client support, or key working role.
Social Studies / Case Management Accredited Qualification
Experience of low threshold, harm reduction services desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• An understanding of the key issues relating to managing a residential setting.
• Ability to use initiative, apply sound decision-making skills, including the ability to act calmly in emergencies and respond in a professional manner to challenging and stressful situations.
• Ability to motivate staff in the provision of services to homeless people, as well as an ability to work closely with and support volunteer workers.
• An ability to ensure that Health and Safety procedures are adhered to and to contribute to the development of health and safety practises within the project.
• Ability to manage service users, with complex needs and challenging behaviours

1. ROLE

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to provide support to our organisation’s central services in Dublin. Depaul is a values-led organisation working with a number of services throughout Dublin. This role will report directly to a Project Group Manager and will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day local management of service delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse team of talented individuals.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all Depaul policies and procedures are being adhered to and to contribute to the effective implementation of the Depaul’s Equal Opportunities Policy as it affects both Depaul and its work with this client group.
• To at all times undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values and ethos of Depaul.
• Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with this role.