CE supervisor job description - Tiglin

Tiglin Challenge Ltd.

Job Description

Post: Community Employment Supervisor

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary: DSP Community Employment Supervisor rates. Point 1.

Reporting to: Tiglin CEO.

Job Purpose:

To establish, manage and cultivate a community-based Day Programme to support

people affected by drug misuse and/or addiction. To provide support and planned

interventions on a one-to-one and group basis, in order to encourage programme

participants affected by drug misuse and/or addiction to explore their drug use and

to increase and fulfil their potential through addressing their social, emotional,

educational, spiritual and health needs and through developing effective life skills.

To work in a way which promotes a safe, supportive and nurturing environment

which is conducive to learning and individual personal development.

Qualifications: Candidates must have attained a Major 3rd level qualification

(NFQ Level 6 or higher) and have 3 years supervisory experience

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Manage and supervise the operation of the DSP Community Employment

Scheme.

2. Administration of the DSP accounts and budgets.

3. Book keeping.

4. Payroll.

5. Supervise general office duties.

6. Report directly to Tiglin Challenge Ltd CEO, prepare reports & attend Board

meetings.

7. Effect policy in relation to best practice employment of CE participants.

8. Ensure the implementation of all up to date legislation in policies regarding

employment of CE participants.

9. Supervision of CE scheme participants.

10. Development of Individual Development Learning Plans for each CE participant.

11. Sourcing of FETAC and other accredited training.

12. Work closely with sponsor groups.

13. Liaise with Community/Business partners to source job opportunities.

14. To perform such other reasonable duties as requested by the CEO and/or Board

of Directors

15. Plan the service user daily time table which will include, one to one time, group

work sessions and other interventions.

16. Facilitate addiction awareness and relapse prevention sessions along with

other social care and life skills modules.

17. Using the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) provide a platform where

one to one care and goal setting sessions offer service users the setting to explore

their potential and address any obstacles which may hinder their personal, social, educational, training and development needs. 18. Work with and support individuals in potential lapse and relapse situations. 19. To record and keep accurate, up to date project records, including participant files, case notes, daily/weekly group feedback sheets, programme reviews, attendance records, intervention records, incident and accident sheets. 20. Organise a platform where participation of team members is encouraged through effective communication. ie. team meetings, clinical meetings, case management meetings, client reviews, programme planning, service reviews, project evaluation and development meetings. 21. Be familiar with and work in line with ENDRIC. 22. To establish and participate in the process of referrals and undertaking assessments. 23. To liaise with external agencies, Doctors and individuals to support and promote the needs of current and potential service users. 24. To raise awareness of and to promote the work of the project through networking and liaising with the relevant agencies and individuals. 25. To commit to a continuous professional development of motivational approaches and effective interventions within an educational and social care setting. 26. To attend identified and appropriate professional training. 27. To work effectively on ones own initiative as well as part of a team in accordance with the projects organisational structures, ethos and procedures. 28. To attend and participate in appraisals and supervision process as required, and to use this opportunity to reflect upon professional practice, to request and receive support and guidance, and to identify strengths, weaknesses and training needs.

29. To provide support and supervision of staff team in line with the above. 30. To participate in the opening, locking and securing of the premises in accordance with guidelines. 31. To work within and adhere to the projects policies, procedures and good practice guidelines. 32. To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the team

leader or manager from time to time.

Person specification/skills and abilities: -The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification (3rd level diploma) and/or equivalent work experience in the area of addiction. An understanding of

community development and social inclusion would be advantageous.

-CRA experienced and certified.

-Leadership skills and the ability to be self motivated and a self starter.

-Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

-The ability to work with participants professionally and with empathy

-The ability to work with in professional boundaries.

-The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

-Good administration, organisational and time management skills

-Experience in interagency work and service cohesion.

-Be a motivated individual with lots of initiative who will bring real commitment and

passion to the work.

Application details:

Applicants can apply by emailing a C.V. and cover letter to manager@tiglin.ie

Closing Date: 22/11/13

More information on the Tiglin services is available on tiglin.ie

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