EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working in a therapeutic capacity in an addiction treatment or related setting for at least 3 years.
• Experience of delivering family related interventions and programmes to clients and family members affected by addiction.
• Experience of carrying out comprehensive needs and risk assessments * Experience of delivering group therapy or group psychosocial interventions
• Experience of coordinating multiple projects and tasks.
• Experience of data collection and outcome monitoring.
• Experience of managing complex safeguarding issues.
• Experience of managing health and safety in the workplace.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Understanding of the impact addiction has on the whole family system.
• Understanding of systemic family theory and practice.
• Understanding of different treatment models for addiction.
• Understanding of different models of recovery for addiction.
• Understanding of the unique requirements of online therapy
• Highly proficient IT skills including the use of all MS Office software, databases and online learning platforms e.g. Moodle.
• Understanding of the importance of data collection and outcome monitoring.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A positive problem-solving approach with the ability to focus on key issues quickly and clearly.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively to meet deadlines and targets. * High level of motivation and ability to work well independently
• Flexible attitude and openness to changing priorities.
• Ability to work remotely, in a safe, effective and productive way.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Family Therapy (level 4 or above) or related qualification.

ROLE/TEAM OVERVIEW

Part of the East Kent community team, the Recovering Families/MPACT
Coordinator will work remotely across the East Kent, coordinating and delivering the online and face to face programmes family members, affected by another person’s addiction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To Coordinate the delivery of the MPACT and Recovering Families
• To manage and administer all referrals to the programmes
• To effectively carry out needs and risk assessments to ensure the programme is suitable for the family members referred and risks are managed effectively and safely.
• To carry out online 1:1 support sessions with family members as part of the programme delivery model.
• To effectively manage group dynamics on the programme.
• To signpost family members to other appropriate support services as identified through the needs and risk assessment and programme delivery processes.
• To deliver any other support which enhances programme delivery and supports participants to achieve intended outcomes.