Role Responsibilities:
(Include, but not limited to)
Work with families in the Greater Dublin Region whom are experiencing adversity and pressure, including but not limited to- past or current addiction problems, domestic violence, financial difficulties, homelessness and/ or minimal support structures.
To carry out thorough assessments of parents and engaging parents in the development and implementation of their own individualised and tailored therapeutic family support plan
Providing 1:1 support to families in multiple settings including their own home setting, support services and or family resource settings
Provide online support to parents if access to 1:1 setting is an identified block
Providing group support if deemed appropriate by referring service
Ensuring that all relevant documentation, filing, statistics, and paperwork are in line with the aims and standards of the project.
Maintain professional and personal boundaries
To maintain an effective working relationship with PuP co-ordinator and being open to reasonable requests from line manager in order to ensure effective working relationships.
To maintain positive working relationships with referral agencies and services
To comply with all Health and Safety regulations of host organisation and risk assessment procedures put in place that ensures safety for 1:1 working
To work within the policies of Coolmine Therapeutic Community in order to ensure that a consistent delivery of service, quality standards and best practice are adhered to at all times

Administration skills
Effectively implement therapeutic family support plans.
Keep PUP database updated
Keep records pertinent to the post and observe professional standards ensuring confidentiality of records and security of same.
Administer the day-to-day aspects of the service and facilities.
Provide reports and statistics as requested.
Participate in ongoing evaluation and in initiatives to improve the quality of all aspects of the service.
Person Specification
Essential to the Post
Recognised 3rd Level Qualification (minimum Level 7 Diploma)
Fully Trained and Accredited (or working towards) PUP therapist
Access to Transport

Experience
Can understand the dynamics and interface between the individual and the community.
Fully competent in the use PUP integrated Framework
Experience in implementation and evaluation of care planning/Case management
Has experience of working of interagency working within support services.

Knowledge & Skills
Flexible in meeting the needs of the parents they are working with.
Have a “can do” attitude and a positive solution focused approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.
Has excellent communication and listening skills.
Enjoys working with people, is approachable, and demonstrates warm and friendly mannerisms.
Is clear and explicit about professional and personal boundaries.
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrating dignity and respect for self and others at all times.
Capacity to work effectively under pressure

Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the Person Specification requirements should send their CV & cover letter to Justinah Bello, HR Generalist at justinah.bello@coolminetc.ie.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 17th December, 2020.