Irlanda
7832
Data de início: 04-09-2018
Data de fim: 04-09-2019
Vagas: 1
Duração: 12 mes(es)
Data limite de candidatura: 26-03-2018
Financiamento: Financiamento por aprovar
Subsídio mensal (Dinheiro de bolso): 125 €
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Resumo: The host organization provides a welcoming high quality 24 hour Supported Temporary Accommodation service to young men and women between the ages of 18 and 35 who are homeless, using a Low Threshold, Case Management and Harm Reduction approach to enable positive, lasting change and progression out of homelessness. Over a 6 month structured programme, service user personal growth, development and empowerment are encouraged through a person centred approach which encourages a journey of change for each individual.
Staff uses motivational interviewing techniques and empathic listening in keywork and support planning, and solution-focused risk management to work with individuals where they are at, and to develop realistic and achievable goal-setting. This is supplemented with Life Skills work to promote independent-living skills with a strong focus on resettlement and move-on.
The model of work is underpinned under the following headings
1. Person-Centred, Low Threshold and Relational Approach
2. Quality Accommodation Provision
3. Progression, Change, Resettlement: Needs Assessment, Support Planning and Risk Management
4. Service-User Involvement & Ownership
The host organization is a 35 bed hostel providing accommodation and support to 35 homeless
men and women each night. It targets those who may be in active addiction (drugs and/or alcohol) and can have mental health issues. We work with them to support them in reducing their usage and accessing other services in order that they may be treated for their addiction.
At the organization 1 EVS volunteer will work alongside and be part of a team of full time staff and part time volunteers and student placements. The team will work together to provide a safe environment and the best possible service to the young street homeless service users.
By hosting volunteers we hope to open new possibilities for the project and its service users. The project staff is often busy with providing the basic service required (e.g. preparing meals, ensuring health and safety etc.), however, the volunteers are free to focus on additional activities which will benefit the service users.
Perfil: ▪ Very patient and have the ability to inspire and motivate a challenging client group
▪ Empathic and non-judgmental
▪ Ability to use initiative and be flexible and open to new situations
▪ Interested in, and a basic understanding of the issues around homelessness
▪ Willing to work with people who are on the margins of society and can see their potential as well as the support they need.
▪ A good level of written and spoken English
Tarefas: Spending time to talk and get to know the service users and to prepare activities with service users such as:
▪ Life skills: literacy, numeracy, health awareness, hygiene, relaxation
▪ To engage service users in meaningful occupation activities such as budgeting, literacy, numeracy, computers, etc
▪ Arts & Crafts: Painting, mosaics, crafts
▪ Cookery: Breakfast clubs/baking
▪ Photography, creative projects
▪ Accompany service users on trips outside the project / Befriending
▪ Social activities – film, games, quizzes
▪ Volunteers own project – build on your own personal skills & interests
Condições: 1
Documentação: CV + Motivation Letter + Application Form
