Intensive Case Manager (Project Worker), Housing First, Dublin

Description

Intensive Case Manager, Housing First, Dublin Location: Dublin Contract: Full Time, Permanent Contract Starting 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 What you will do: • Uphold Housing First principles by working in line with “A Housing First Manual for Ireland” to protect and enhance the model’s integrity. • 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 practices within 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 (8 hour shifts). What you will need: • 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. If you come from a Project Worker or Social Care Worker background, we would love to hear from you! Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer. #FI1