Key Responsibilities and Duties:
1. To the Manager/Team Leader;
To work for Peter McVerry Trust within the authority delegated to him/her by the Manager/Team Leader;
Meet with the Manager/Team Leader at regular intervals regarding the progress of his/her work;
To assist the Manager/Team Leader in delivering core housing management services to residents of PMVT and their communities.
2. To provide direct support to residents through:
Assisting them to manage their tenancies with intervention, support and supervision;
Providing SLI (Supported Independent Living) service for the initial 6 months of their tenancy;
Supporting them to manage their recovery in PMVT’s drug free accommodation;
Supporting residents in managing the payment of their rent and putting supports in place where they are managing rent arrears;
When required, providing advocacy and referral to community services to help the residents integrate into their communities;
Engaging in out of hours on call service on roster basis;
Liaising with the appropriate agencies to support the ongoing health and well-being of the residents.
3. To assist with residents’ case work through:
Communicating with staff of Peter McVerry Trust where relevant;
Key-working the residents (where required);
Assisting with resident’s Individual Support Plans;
Ensuring that residents are fully informed about all entitlements.
4. To maintain a safe and healthy living environment through:
Adhering to safety and security protocols;
Supporting residents with estate management matters;
Ensuring that the environment in which they are living, inside and communal areas, are maintained to a high standard at all times;
Advising and supporting residents with housekeeping needs;
Mediating disputes and encouraging co-operation in shared living environments.
5. To respond to requests for service through:
Linking in with other Peter McVerry Trust services, screening and assessment;
Communication of information and referral to services where required.
6. To undertake administrative duties through:
Maintaining residents’ details and documentation;
Rent collection and administration;
Actively participating in staff meetings;
Providing written reports to the Manager/ Team Leader where necessary;
Recording any Incidents / Accidents that may occur.
7. Change in work programme:
It may be necessary, from time to time, for workload to be re-prioritised in order to accommodate workloads in other areas of the organization. Due notice and consultation will be given.
8. To have a positive and enthusiastic attitude in work:
In your interactions with management, staff and participants of the Peter McVerry Trust.
In your interactions with external agencies while representing the Peter McVerry Trust.
9. Other Duties:
Any other duties as designated by the Manager/Team Leader/Social Care Leader.
Person Specification:

Qualifications and Experience:
Degree level qualification in housing, social care/youth work, addiction studies or related field;
Essential competencies: Commitment to providing the highest level of service, respect for others, openness to change, communication skills– oral, aural and written, contributing to the prevention and management of challenging behavior, professionalism & maintaining professional boundaries and effective team working. (All other competencies to be reviewed as part of the supervision and support process);
At least 2 years’ experience in the area of housing and homelessness.
To apply, please download the PMVT application form from http://www.pmvtrust.ie/about-us/vacancies/. Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@pmvtrust.ie or to the HR Department, 29 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1
Closing date 15th August 2019