About this role
Location: Sophia Housing – Cork Street, Dublin 8 - primarily working with families in Private Emergency Accommodation Services in Co. Dublin, Co. Kildare (Naas) & Co. Meath (Stamullen) Contract: Fixed term Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Job Purpose: To work on a daily basis with families and individuals coming from homelessness. To manage a caseload in Outreach Services, key work individuals, carry out assessments and care plans and regularly liaise with other agencies/authorities on behalf of the families. Sophia staff will identify move-on options and support families to progress them out of homelessness. Responsibilities: • To have regard for the objectives and ethos of Sophia Housing Association. • To work as a member of the Support Team under the supervision of the Project Manager. • To attend Team meetings and Case Management meetings and to participate in training as required. • To participate in the assessment and interview process for referrals to the service. • To work in a holistic way with Families and individuals as appropriate to their housing management and personal needs. • To provide practical home support to residents when required. • To provide resettlement preparation as required. In Outreach services: • The carry out assessments of new residents in Private Emergency Accommodation • Manage issues regarding the welfare of residents as appropriate • Support the move on of Residents from Private Emergency Accommodation • The on-going support to residents in terms of accessing services, benefits, employment, residency etc. • Assessment of individual and family needs, including childcare issues, school placements, access to GP, medical card etc. • To respond to and report child protection concerns in line with Children First guidelines. • To liaise with appropriate local crèche facilities and schools • To plan for and assist Families with their move on from Private Emergency Accommodation. Work closely with Placement and HSO teams in the DRHE • To liaise and work effectively with relevant personnel in Sophia Housing, and other relevant agencies; e.g. Local Authority, HSE, Private Accommodation Providers etc. • To set up and maintain appropriate records of the work with Residents and the work of the Outreach Service. • To ensure Occupancy Agreement is understood by Residents and to support placement sustainment • To co-operate as appropriate with research and evaluation of the service. • To implement Policy and Procedures within the service. • To promote Resident involvement in the development of the Outreach Service. Person Specification • A degree in Social Care/Social Science/Applied Social Studies or related discipline i.e. addiction, social work. • A minimum of one years’ experience working with this client group. • An understanding of the issues affecting people who are homeless. • Knowledge around child protection issues, mental health issues and addiction • Must have own transport (essential)