Job Vacancy- Development Worker with the East Coast Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force December 18

Development Worker with the East Coast Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force

· Assist new or emerging groups that can make a contribution to the work of the Task Force.

· Assist in ECRDATF engagement with the wider community through the organisation of community meetings, information events and the production of bulletins and newsletters.

· Represent the ECRDATF at various fora and events to promote the work of the Taskforce and deliver key messages to the general public

· Support the development and continuation of effective networking and exchange of good practice between projects and other interest groups

· Support representation of service users and other communities of interest on the ECRDATF

· Assist the ECRDATF in the development and implementation of its policies, initiatives and strategies aimed at reducing existing and future drug and alcohol problems in the region.

· Support and develop actions identified in the ECRDATF new strategic plan 2019-2022

· As required refer individuals to appropriate services and supports and promote the various ECRDATF funded projects

· Support the Co-ordinator to ensure effective communication in relation to Task Force policies and actions and other social inclusion programmes.

· Monitor new trends and source sound evidence based data e.g. HRB data

· Support the implementation and delivery of targeted Drug and Alcohol Programmes and training in the region in partnership with relevant sectors.

· Support the development and roll out of programmes/schemes aimed at supporting the recovery of stable drug users into employment.

·  Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Task Force or its sub-committees.

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to be a complete list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

·  At least 5 years’ experience in Community Sector Project Work voluntary or paid;

·  Experience of recruiting and working with volunteers;

· Proven track record in facilitation of social inclusion target groups;

· Experience in writing clear and precise reports;

· Experience in fund raising and applying for funding;

· Experience of working with persons with problematic drug use in a community setting

· An in-depth understanding of social inclusion theory and practice:

·  The proven ability to carry out a community needs analysis;

· Experience of working with individuals in a community setting. The proven ability to carry out outreach in a community setting and understanding of same.

·  3^rd level qualification in related work such as Addiction Studies, Community Development, Health Promotion/Education, Health and Social Care,  or similar (minimum level 7 on the National Framework).

• Building strong and positive working relationships at an individual and local community and voluntary level:

• Ability to work through a model of interagency;

•  Facilitation skills;

•  Computer and IT literate;

•  Report writing;

•  Administration of project files;

•  Community Event Management;

•  Time management;

•  P.R. and promotion skills;

•  Flexibility in relation to duties and working times:

•  Ability to take direction and work on own initiative when required

•  Equality and anti-discrimination;

•  Human rights awareness;

•  Fairness;

•  Honesty;

•  Commitment and passion for the work

Demonstrating the following:

• Assertive;

• Warm, friendly and approachable;

• Good Communicator;

• Non-judgmental

• Good listener