South Dublin County Partnership is a local development company in South Dublin County.
 We develop and deliver projects to tackle poverty and social exclusion across the county. 
We do this through working together with people, local groups, and partner organisations to address the issues that matter most. Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task Force (TDATF) is a project of SDCP, tasked with providing a more coordinated approach to addressing substance misuse issues in Tallaght and Whitechurch. 

Detached youth work is a distinct form of youth work that engages the most at risk, marginalised young people, aged between 10-24yrs, on the streets rather than in a conventional youth work setting. SDCP is seeking a Youth Worker to join the Connect4 Street Work Team in a busy and dynamic environment; to engage young people in the Killinarden and Jobstown areas of Tallaght that are effected/impacted by drug and alcohol use and related harm, in innovative, needs based, evidence informed programmes. 

Detached street work is a new and exciting area of work for TDATF and we are seeking individuals with a passion for supporting at risk young people and an understanding of the value of interagency work. A defining feature of detached street work is the voluntary participation of young people, with engagement taking place in spaces chosen by young people themselves rather than in centre-based settings. The position requires: an individual that can work as part of a team to engage with young people on the streets, particularly those who are vulnerable and at-risk of drug and alcohol related harm. 

The roles include relationship building, networking, one to one work, group work, mentoring, referrals, non-formal education programmes, advocacy, and goal focused work.
Other duties will include reporting on the various programmes and interventions, interagency work, best practice. Target groups include:
• Young people not engaged in education, employment, or training. 
• Young people socially isolated in their own community. 
• Young people participating in risky anti-social behaviours. 
• Young people significantly impacted by drug and alcohol use.
• Young people at risk of becoming involved in crime, including being recruited into the drugs trade.

JOB SUMMARY 
The person will be required to work as part of the TDATF Team. The Detached Street Work initiative will be managed day to day by a team leader and overseen by the TDATF Coordinator & CEO of SDCP. 
The main focus is to work with young people age 10 – 24 yrs effected/impacted by drug and alcohol use and related harm in the Killinarden and Jobstwon areas of Tallaght. 
A key focus of the Detached Street Work Team is to reduce the risk of harm to the target group and actively promote alternative pathways. This role will compliment the existing youth services in the Killinarden and Jobstown communities. The team will work in line with the ethos that underpins SDCP and its principles/values as a professional community organisation. Evening work and flexibility will be required. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES The Successful candidates will: 
• Work with young people age 10 – 24yrs affected/impacted by substance misuse and substance related
  harm on the streets in named communities 
• Establish effective working relationships with the target group/individuals 
• Establish effective working relationships with established drug/alcohol projects and youth services in Tallaght 
• Develop various street work initiatives 
• Liaise with and act as a positive role model within the local communities 
• Assess local needs in conjunction with the TDATF/SDCP team and other local drug/alcohol services and develop work plan to effectively respond 
• Be flexible in approach and in allocating time to meet identified/emerging needs 
• Use evidence informed models of intervention 
• Provide appropriate and evidence baded information to young people 
• Develop and deliver drugs awareness workshops, targeted interventions, programmes & individual care
  plans for the specified target groups 
• Offer support to young people and make refeerals where appropriate 
• Operate in line with the ethos of SDCP and in line with Children First Guidelines 
• Record the work programme and plans in line with SDCP procedures 
• Engage fully with any recommended training that will improve outcomes for the target group 
• Any other relevent duties as requested by the Board of TDATF and SDCP INTERAGENCY WORK 
• Members of the team have direct links into the sub committees of the Tallaght Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force, to ensure young peoples voices are represented 
• The team advise of any new or emerging trends concerning young people and drug & alcohol use. 
• The team is an integral to the work of SDCP and TDATF and will work in an interagency manner with the local youth services and drugs projects already established in Killinarden & Jobstown. 

SPECIFIC TARGETS 
• Targeted early interventions to delay the onset on drug and alcohol use and / or the involvement in the local drug industry 
• Promote alternative positive lifestyle choices among young people who use or are impacted by drug and alcohol use 
• Engage and establish trusting relationships with young people where they gather, with the aim of reducing risk 
• Signpost to services that can provide additional supports 
• Explore impacts & alternatives to drug dealing with young people 
• Connect with family and peers of target group 
• Increase positive outcomes for young people ages 10 – 24 years in Tallaght 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILTIES 
• To act consistently professional at all times 
• To engage in regular supervision with line manager • To be flexible in working working hours
• To establish and maintain professional networks 
• To ensure the work is carried out in line with the SDCP ethos. REQUIREMENTS 
• A qualification on the National Framework in Youth Work or Youth & Community Work at Degree Level 7 or above 
• In addition: Drugs Theory & Intervention Skills, Addiction Studies, Diploma in Community Drug & Alcohol Work or similar 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with the target group and outreach work would be a distinct advantage. 
• Listed experience not essential but welcome 

SALARY •
An 8-point incremental salary scale applies, ranging from €35,876 (Point 1) to €50,089 (Point 8) EO 9*- €52,014 EO 10**- €53,289. * Long Service after 3 years on Point 8 ** Long Service after 3 years on point 9 
The salary for this position will be determined based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and relevant experience, Benefits of this position: • Some flexible working available • Job related training opportunities as required • Opportunity to work with a progressive non-profit organisation, helping to improve the lives of young people in West Tallaght • Access to HSF low-cost health fund. • EAP Programme