Housing First Intensive Case Project Worker
Housing First Intensive Case Project Worker
Location: Dublin
Full Time, Permanent Hours consist of 8am-4pm / 12-8pm with 2 weekends out of 8
Salary - €39,200 - €42,500
The purpose of this role is to work as part of the intensive, visiting-support Housing First team to deliver person-centred, open-ended packages of support, and assistance to people who have been homeless, so that they can maintain a safe and secure home of their own.
Benefits: 25 days Annual Leave & 3 Concession Days, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, Maternity Top Up 26 Weeks, Tax-Saver Scheme, Education Assistance Policy, Paid Sick Leave policy, Premium rates for unsocial hours
Supports: Employee Assistance Program, Reflective Practice, Supervision, Well being initiatives, weekly team meetings, Housing First training, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training
Key Responsibilities;
- Uphold Housing First principles
- Build strong working alliances with customers as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team.
- Use a strengths-based, recovery-focused approach in all interactions with customers.
- Maintain effective relationships with housing providers and other services involved in customer care.
- Develop and apply trauma-informed care practiceswithin the team.
- Conduct high-quality assessments and use designated tools as part of effective case management.
- Contribute to integrated care planning, including needs assessments, shared care, and regular reviews.
- Ensure support plans are customer-led, meaningful, detailed, and advocate for customers when needed.
- Support customers in sustaining their homes, managing rent payments, and prioritising their living environment.
- Provide safe, welcoming environments, promote recovery through culturally appropriate activities, and facilitate community and team relationships.
- Work as part of a 7 day roster with shifts between the hours of 8am-8pm.
Essential;
- Relevant third level Social Care qualification at degree level or CORU registered.
- Proven experience working with complex needs (min. 2 years)
- Experience of needs assessment, support planning and case management
- Knowledge of DRHE Case Management Interagency Protocols, willingness to learn
- Experience of street outreach and/or housing support provision
- Excellent communication skills, competent computer literacy, use of SharePoint, Teams
- Be able to work on own initiative and committed to partnership work.
- Full drivers license and access to own car
Salary range
- €39,200 - €42,500 per year