Family Support Specialist: Evidence‑Based Help for Families

Merchants Quay Ireland; Louth; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Educational Assistance

Annual Leave 172.5 hours

Zusammenfassung

Merchants Quay Ireland is seeking a Family Support Specialist to help families in Louth/Meath affected by a loved one's addiction. The role involves direct client support, assessments, and coordinating care plans from offices in Dundalk and Drogheda.

Based in the Louth/Meath counties, the post offers 37.5 hours weekly, with some evenings, and reports to the Service Co-ordinator. MQI provides outreach options and a supportive team environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies, Counselling, Psychology, or related field.
• 1+ years of frontline experience in addiction-related services or family support.
• Experience in group facilitation.
• Knowledge of family programs (e.g., Triple P, SFP, Parenting Plus).
• Understanding of National Drug Alcohol Strategy and National Drug Rehabilitation Framework.
• Full clean driver’s license.
• Knowledge of evidence-based family support approaches (e.g., 5-Step, CRAFT).

Aufgaben

• Work directly with individuals impacted by a family member’s drug or alcohol use, offering emotional support and practical assistance.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the needs of family members, evaluating their situation and identifying appropriate interventions.
• Develop one-on-one supportive relationships with clients, providing guidance, advocacy, and support.
• Coordinate with services, create care plans, and monitor progress to ensure that family members receive the appropriate support.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored care plans that address their needs and goals.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, such as counselling, educational workshops, and therapeutic activities.

Kenntnisse

Frontline experience

Group facilitation

Family programs knowledge

National strategies knowledge

Driver's license

Evidence-based approaches

Ausbildung

Bachelors/Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies/Counselling/Psychology

Jobbeschreibung

Merchants Quay Ireland is seeking a Family Support Specialist to help families in Louth/Meath affected by a loved one's addiction. The role involves direct client support, assessments, and coordinating care plans from offices in Dundalk and Drogheda.

Based in the Louth/Meath counties, the post offers 37.5 hours weekly, with some evenings, and reports to the Service Co-ordinator. MQI provides outreach options and a supportive team environment.