PROJECT WORKER – MID WEST SIMON COMMUNITY, LIMERICK.

Job Title: Project Worker
Reports to: Service Manager/Team Leader of Oak Lodge
Contract: 39 hours weekly- 12-hour shifts. 8am to 8pm. (3days one week, 4 the following week).
Location: Oak Lodge, Clare Street, Limerick.
Salary Details: Dependent on experience

EDUCATION

• Candidates must have a relevant qualification to a minimum of FETAC level 7 e.g., Social Care/Community Care or any other relevant area of education.
• Subscribe fully to Mid-West Simon Community values and mission.
• Experience of record keeping and report writing.
• Be computer literate- comfortable using Excel, Microsoft word and emails.
  Experience, Attributes, Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
  · Knowledge in harm reduction model and trauma informed person-centred approach.
  · Understanding around homelessness and compassion towards those accessing the services.
  · Ability to manage challenging behaviour, set clear boundaries, and remain calm and effective under pressure.
  · Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work in a changing environment where sound judgement is required.
  · Be self-motivated, able to motivate, inspire and empower others
  · Ability to work as part of a team – Work co-operatively and supportively with others
  · Understand the importance of confidentiality in relation to work.
  · Share in and work to the values and ethos of Mid-West Simon Community
  · Ability to make efficient use of time and manage workload.
  · Recognises the need to be flexible.
  · Possessing a valid and full clean drivers’ licence would be an advantage
  · Project Workers must have good communication skills and can quickly solve problems.
  Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties may be modified or added as needed to meet organizational requirements.

JOB PURPOSE:

The role involves providing support to clients and Project Workers
To help ensure Mid-West Simon Community provides high quality, effective housing support services.