The ideal candidate for this post will have:

Relevant qualification in the area of addiction / social care and at least one-year full time or equivalent experience of working within aftercare, residential or other related services
Have an understanding of the issues relating to alcohol and drug use/homelessness and mental health.
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 desirable but not essential.
Experience of working with clients with multiple needs.
Experience of working lone cover shifts and dealing with crisis situations.
Awareness of boundary issues particular to Aftercare and residential settings.
An attitude and approach consistent with MQI core ethos and values.
Full clean Drivers Licence essential.

Salary: €14,250 pa

Hours: 19.5 hours per week

Duration: 12mth fixed term contract

Location: Aftercare Services, Dolphins Barn.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form attached to this ad and email to recruitment@mqi.ie with a copy of your up to date CV attached by 5pm on Wednesday 7th December 2016. Please ensure to include the following title in the subject line of your email ‘Application for Project Worker Transitional Housing’. Applications that do not have this title may fail to be shortlisted.

Please see attached the job description for more information on this post.