Community Integration Worker, Housing First, Dublin

Community Integration Worker, Housing First, Dublin

Location: Dublin

Contract: Full time, Permanent

As a Community Integration Worker, you'll support individuals moving from homelessness into long-term housing. You'll build community connections, promote social inclusion, and empower people to develop skills through education, training, and employment.

What you will do:

• Work in line with Housing First core values and principles as outlined in A Housing First Manual for Ireland.




• Support the overall objectives of the Housing First Service and adhere to best practice standards.




• Engage customers using active engagement and a strengths-based approach.




• Collaborate with Case Managers, multidisciplinary teams, and external services to deliver holistic support.




• Facilitate tenant and community engagement events to promote integration and inclusion.




• Develop individualised community integration plans aligned with customer goals and housing stability.




• Connect customers to local resources, education, training, employment, and recreational opportunities.




• Maintain accurate records in internal systems and PASS, ensuring GDPR compliance.




• Participate in training, supervision, meetings, and work a flexible rota as agreed with the Housing Services Manager.




• Promote health, safety, and welfare in the workplace, and undertake additional duties as required.

What you will need:

• A Third Level qualification at degree level in the area of social care i.e. youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology, etc and/or be a CORU registered Social Care Worker




• Two years' experience of working in community development, social care work, or working with vulnerable populations.




• An understanding of the core values and principles of Housing First in Ireland




• Strong communication skills.




• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.




• Full Driver's License with access to a car.




• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build rapport with individuals.




• Understanding of trauma-informed care principles.




• Creativity and flexibility in developing community integration strategies.




• Empathy, cultural competence, and a commitment to promoting social inclusion.




• Experience of working and liaising with other agencies, including both voluntary & statutory.




• Knowledge of local employment, educational and community resources and proactive approach to establishing new connections and building partnerships

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer