Exciting opportunities at Ana Liffey Drug Project

Are you non-judgemental, flexible &hardworking?

Do you want to help people with complex & multiple needs?

If you answer yes & yes – then apply to work at the the Ana Liffey Drug Project!

Ana Liffey Drug Project is a low threshold, harm reduction service working hard to meet the needs of people with complex and multiple needs.  Ana Liffey is now seeking:1. Full time Project Worker (x2) on the Assertive Case Management Team based in Dublin City Centre. 2. A part time Project Worker on our Dublin team, based on Middle Abbey Street.3. Various volunteer roles on our Midwest team, based in Limerick City. 

Assertive Case Management Team:

Ana Liffey now seeks two dynamic, experienced and motivated individuals to join the team. The roles involve case managing 20 cases each, targeting supports at the most vulnerable and complex cases in Dublin’s City Centre and North East Inner City, as part of a team. The roles will work to implement the National Drug Rehabilitation Framework under a low threshold, harm reduction ethos on an outreach, inreach and flexible basis. 

Suitable candidates will meet the following criteria:• A minimum of two years’ experience of working and/or training in the area of addiction. • Experience of case management / care planning process and implementation • A relevant third level qualification • A full driving licence • Strong communication and inter-personal skills at all levels. • Ability to be clear and explicit about professional boundaries • Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise needs and objectives. 

To apply for the role please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to jobs@aldp.ie before 5pm on Monday December 3rd 2018. Please send any documents in MS word or PDF format. Please mark your application ACMT in the subject line.

Dublin team:

This team now seeks an empathic, low threshold, motivated person to join our busy team on Middle Abbey Street on a part time basis. The role will work alongside colleagues to provide our harm reduction services including drop in, crisis interventions and overdose prevention services. The role is required for 17.5 hours per week in the mornings from Monday to Friday. 

Suitable candidates will meet the following criteria:• Experience in working with people who use drugs.  • A relevant third level qualification • Believe in the principles of harm reduction• Strong communication and inter-personal skills at all levels. • Ability to be clear and explicit about professional boundaries 

To apply for the role please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to jobs@aldp.ie before 5pm on Monday December 3rd 2018. Please send any documents in MS word or PDF format. Please mark your application Dublin in the subject line.

Midwest team:

This team now seeks individuals across Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary who wish to volunteer for a least a half day per fortnight to work alongside our experienced and professional team, delivering harm reduction services to people who use drugs in the Midwest. Volunteers will benefit from training, professional supervision and on the job experience. Find more about our volunteer programme here http://www.aldp.ie/about-us/volunteer/. 

Strong candidates for volunteering with Ana Liffey Midwest will have the following qualities: • A desire to support people who are marginalised in society• An interest in addiction and social issues• Strong communication skills• An open and non-judgemental attitude 

Note: these are not a paid opportunities. 

Please complete the volunteer application form here http://www.aldp.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Volunteer-Application-Form-March-2017.pdf and email to office@aldp.ie

Please see relevant Job Descriptions attached.

The Ana Liffey Drug Project is an equal opportunities employer.