DASH Project Worker (Night-time)

Part Time, 1 Year, Specific Purpose Contract

The Sexual Health Centre, in partnership with Cork Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force and the Southern Regional Drug and Alcohol Taskforce, is seeking an exceptional, positive individual to join the team to support the delivery of our mobile Drugs, Alcohol, Sexual Health (DASH) project.

 The purpose of this role is to further develop the DASH project which focusses on delivering health promotion and harm reduction supports to people as they socialise in the evenings.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the overall strategy of the Sexual Health Centre.

 The successful candidate will work with the DASH team to deliver sexual health and harm reduction supports and interventions through our mobile health unit across the Cork and Kerry region. Additionally, sexual health, drug and alcohol services will be delivered to individuals and groups from vulnerable or marginalised communities and to those who may feel disconnected from society. This roll will have a particular focus on the night-time and evening economy.

 If you are a strategic and driven professional with a passion for community and outreach work, this could be the ideal role for you.  The DASH outreach services are delivered through an inclusive lens to enable greater access to information, signposting and support to bring about behaviour change opportunities and improved outcomes for service users with particular emphasis on delivering health promotion to people as they socialise.

 This is a part time 1-year specific purpose contract. Applicants will require a full clean driving (regular B licence).

 How to Apply:

 Please email your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the post to muire@sexualhealthcentre.com. Please include DASH Project Worker in the email subject line.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on Friday 28th November.

 Salary: €35,000 pro rata

Contract: 1-year Specific Purpose Contract (subject to continuation of funding).

Hours: Part Time 14 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work

Holidays: 24 Days annual leave pro rata

 Responsibilities of your role will include:

·         Implement an assertive outreach programme, through a mobile unit (specialised adapted van) which combines drugs, alcohol and sexual health services across the Cork and Kerry region with a specific focus on social spaces and times.

·         Work in partnership with all agencies and stakeholders involved with the delivery of the DASH Project.

·         Work as part of a team to proactively source opportunities to communicate and advertise the project to drive overall stakeholder and client engagement.

·         Support the services being offered as part of the project, for example, rapid HIV testing and drug and alcohol support sessions and appropriate signposting.

·         Provide, where appropriate, brief intervention / motivational interventions to clients in relation to client’s sexual health, drugs, or alcohol use

·         Create an awareness of the DASH project and the wider services of the Sexual Health Centre and Cork Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force and their services to relevant stakeholders, clients, and service users.

·         Support the delivery of one-to-one interventions, drop-in services, condom demonstrations, condom distribution, and helpline calls within the organisation.

·         Establish and maintain an excellent rapport with partners and stakeholders.

·         Provide testing (Rapid HIV, Hepatitis C, Pregnancy) opportunities as relevant to the role.

·         Provide day-to-day office and administrative duties as required.

·         Complete data collection and collation for a variety of funders and services as required.

·         Work within the Sexual Health Centre’s internal pathways to refer clients to the appropriate professional team member or external service.

·         Represent the Sexual Health Centre at events, conferences, meetings etc.

·         Actively seek new opportunities to promote awareness of the services offered by the Sexual Health Centre

·         Establish and maintain an excellent rapport with clients to create a respectful and trusting relationship whilst providing appropriate support.

·         Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for clients and other staff.

·         Adhere to the goals and targets of the Strategic Plan for The Sexual Health Centre

·         Assist with the provision of health promotion work, including information stands where required.

·         Participate in the overall administration of the Health Promotion team.

·         Perform other duties commensurate with the nature of the post. It is important that all members of staff are prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties to maintain efficient running of the organisation. All roles will develop, and the Sexual Health Centre may change the role scope in consultation with the post holder.

Education / Professional Qualifications:

·         A relevant qualification in health promotion, social care, community development, or other relevant area (Level 7 NFQ, desirable)

·         Excellent communication and project development skills, with the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.

·         Excellent IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office

·         Community work experience.

Requirements

·         A full clean driving licence is essential (regular B licence)

·         Relevant experience in sexual health and/or drugs and alcohol is desirable.

·         An ability to collaborate with people from a wide range of backgrounds in a variety of settings.

·         The ability to work as part of a team and in partnership with other organisations and individuals.

·         Have a “can do” attitude and a positive purposeful approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.

·         Capacity to work effectively under pressure.

·         Committed to meeting the needs of excluded and marginalised people.

·         Flexible working style and the ability to respond effectively to emerging/unexpected needs.

·         Innovative thinking, self-motivated and project planning skills are essential.

 Terms and Conditions

Salary: €35,000 pro rata

Contract: 1-year Specific Purpose Contract (subject to continuation of funding).

Hours: Part Time 14 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work

Holidays: 24 Days annual leave pro rata

Garda Vetting: please note that any offer of employment will be subject to Garda Vetting.     

The Project Worker will report to the DASH Night-time Co-ordinator of the Sexual Health Centre.

 Sexual Health Centre is an equal opportunities employer.