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U-Casadh Ltd – ‘Supervisor for Drug Rehabilitation Community Employment
(CE) Scheme’
Job Description
U-Casadh Ltd provides a community based support and mentoring programme that addresses the needs of
marginalised people with priority on substance misuse issues and ex-prisoners, people who are in recovery
and/or at risk of further criminal involvement arising from their behavior and personal circumstances.
This specialized CE Scheme Supervisor position will enhance the current work of the on-going CE ‘Drug
Rehabilitation’ CE Scheme through day-to-day support and supervision of activities, interagency
collaborations and programmes. The supervisor will have a strong role in improving social and health
supports while working toward pre-employment & employment processes and delivery of strategic plans
and programs to develop progression routes to further education, employment and enterprise.
Location/Project Base:
Solas Building, Belmont Park, Ferrybank, Waterford.
Reporting to:
CEO on behalf of U-Casadh Ltd
Salary:
Point 1 of Department of Social Protection CE Scheme Supervisors scale
€33,259.72 (Point 1) up to €40,170.00 (Point 4) pro rata/per annum
Hours:
5 day – 39 hrs (flexibility required - some Saturdays/evenings if needed)
Duration:
Contract from commencement date to 02/03/18 with 6 months probationary
period – subject to satisfactory performance
Community Employment is an employment program to support long-term unemployed people to re-enter
the active workforce by breaking their experience of unemployment through a return to work routine. The
program assists people to develop both their technical and personal skills and so enhance their skills to
access employment – engagement with learning and work placement/employment skills. The objectives of
a ‘Drug Rehabilitation’ scheme are complex and require understanding/knowledge of the post and the
strong social and health supports necessary to create the desired success in a scheme of this nature.
U-Casadh Ltd recruitment and selection policy will apply including a 6 months probationary period.
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Applicants must supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting
application form.
Role of Supervisor
The role of the CE Supervisor, under the direction of the CE Sponsoring Organisation, is to support
recovering drug rehabilitation participants to develop their personal, social and work related skills to enable
them to participate fully in community and working life.
The key duties include:
Administration
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Ensure the provision of an efficient financial and accounting system in line with CE corporate
governance requirements as directed by U-Casadh Ltd.
Ensure financial returns i.e. wages claims, materials claims and participant development grant claims
meet the standard as laid down by the DSP
Ensure the implementation of systems controlling the operation of all finances e.g. cheque
payments book, petty cash system, debtors, creditors and participant’s payroll as directed
Ensure prompt and accurate payment of participant allowances
Manage an effective time keeping record system for participants on the scheme
Liaise with the local DSP office/HEO as required
Liaise with all other relevant agencies/service supports to maintain participant stability and enhance
participant’s employability
Training & Development
 Carry out an identification of learner needs including compensatory education for each participant
as part of the Individual Learner Plan (ILP) process
 Liaise with addiction services to ensure alignment of the ILP with individuals care plans
 Identify appropriate training providers and source/coordinate cost effective training/development
opportunities in line with DSP procurement guidelines
 Prepare an ILP for each participant for submission to the DSP
 Provide access to vocational training and recognized qualifications
 Maintain/update training records for each participant as part of their ILP
 Monitor and review training inputs with all participants
HR Management
 Implement the CE recruitment process as put in place by DSP
 Plan and coordinate the induction process and ensure contracts of employment are in place
 Communicate effectively through one to one and group sessions with all participants
 Develop a mutual understanding with participants in relation to their needs for rehabilitation and
recovery/ongoing treatment interventions
 Work with participants to develop longer-term career and progression plans
 Address disciplinary matters with participants in accordance with the CE procedures manual and in
accordance with U Casadh Company Limited’s written disciplinary procedures
 Develop an exit plan for each participant/ Report on participants for up to 4 months on exit from CE
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Manage the staff resources of the CE Scheme
Engage in staff training and development
Scheme Management
 Ensure a safe and healthy environment, both in terms of facilities and work practices
 Ensure Health and Safety Legislation is fully implemented
 Ensure work experience placements are in line with the CE application and participants ILP’s
 Ensure that the scheme is compliant in financial, programme & training monitoring requirements
Carry out all other function relevant to the position of Community Employment Supervisor as
indicated/prescribed by the DSP Community Employment procedures manual and/or by U-Casadh Limited
Key Competencies required:
Essential
 Knowledge of Post
- Solid understanding of the role as it pertains to project management/programme delivery for
people in recovery who present as long-term unemployed/vulnerable adults
- Knowledge of addiction and rehabilitation support services
- Demonstrate understanding of the range of programmes and courses available to the client group
Essential
 Work Experience :
- Previous supervisory and people management experience relevant to the post (3 years minimum);
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- Previous experience in Administration, Project Management and/or training or other relevant
positions; and
- Experience of addiction issues and working with service users towards rehabilitation
Essential
 Education Requirements:
- Major Award at 3rd Level (NFQ Level 6 or higher) in Business/Financial Administration, Training,
Human Resources, Project management or a related discipline
- ICT skills essential (e.g. MS Office)
Essential
- Excellent communication (interpersonal and intrapersonal) skills
- Excellent networking/liaising with other agencies and employers
- Excellent administration, planning and organising skills
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Ability to lead, delegate and work as part of a team
- Ability to be innovative and initiate new approaches to support access to relevant supports
- Strong negotiation and conflict management skills
- Ability to be adaptable, tolerant and sensitive to the needs of those engaging with the project
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Please submit a letter of application with CV to: CEO, U-Casadh Ltd. Solas Building, Ferrybank, Waterford or
email to [email protected] on or before 3pm on Tuesday the 18th of April.
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Interviews will be held on the 27th of April 2017
Confidentiality
In the course of your employment you will have access to, or hear information concerning the personal
affairs of the participants, staff and or other services. Such records and information are strictly confidential,
and on no account can be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duties.
N.B. For further information, contact U-Casadh as above or on 051 830479.
This position is funded and supported by the Department of Social Protection
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