The ideal candidate for this post will have:
Minimum FETAC Level 7 social care qualification
At least one-year full time (or part time equivalent) experience of working within low threshold adult services which cater for clients with complex needs essential
Have an understanding of the issues relating to alcohol and drug use/homelessness and mental health, and experience of client work in these areas, and the interventions required
Good Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy and practice regarding homelessness and/or drug use
Possess strong interpersonal skills
Experience of Key working and care planning
Experience of working with clients with multiple needs
Experience of working with homeless specific databases and reporting.

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the attached application form and send to recruitment@mqi.ie along with a copy of your up to date CV before the closing date of 5pm on the 30th September, 2017. Please ensure that you put ‘Application for MQI Night Café Project Worker’ in the subject line. Applications that do not have this in the subject line may fail to be identified and will miss the shortlisting process.

Please see job description and person specification attached below for more information on this role.