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Family Support Specialist
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Individual Support: Work directly with individuals impacted by a family member’s drug or alcohol use, offering emotional support and practical assistance.
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Family Support Specialist

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County Meath

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Job details

Full-time
€36,372–€40,798 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Annual leave
Employee assistance program
Bereavement leave
Sick pay

Full job description

Job Title: Family Support Specialist

Location: Counties of Louth/Meath

Reports to: Service Co-ordinator

About this Role:

The Northeast Family Support Service offers a free, confidential, non-judgemental, and supportive service. Our mission is to support any family member, partner, or friend impacted by a loved one’s addiction. With offices in Dundalk and Drogheda, we also provide outreach-based appointments throughout counties Louth and Meath to ensure accessible support for all. The main objective of this role is to provide evidence-based support for families in the Louth- Meath Regions affected by familial drug use.

Direct Support:

Individual Support: Work directly with individuals impacted by a family member’s drug or alcohol use, offering emotional support and practical assistance.
Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the needs of family members, evaluating their situation and identifying appropriate interventions.
Key Working: Develop one-on-one supportive relationships with clients, providing guidance, advocacy, and support.
Case Management: Manage cases by coordinating with various services, creating care plans, and monitoring progress to ensure that family members receive the appropriate support.
Care Plan Development: Collaborate with clients to develop tailored care plans that address their specific needs and goals.
Interventions: Deliver evidence-based interventions, such as counselling, educational workshops, and therapeutic activities, to support clients in coping with their loved one’s addiction.

Community Collaboration:

Service Provider Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with local service providers, including health services, addiction treatment centres, and community organizations.
Community Stakeholders: Engage with community stakeholders to create a network of support for families and children affected by substance abuse.
Identifying Gaps: Identify potential gaps in services and resources for families in Louth and Meath and work collaboratively to find solutions.
External Support Coordination: Source and organize external support services, such as legal advice, financial assistance, and healthcare, to address specific issues faced by family members.

Administrative Duties:

Client Records: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client interactions, assessments, and progress using electronic systems.
Report Preparation: Prepare regular reports, statistics, and other necessary documentation as required by the Service Coordinator and management.
Volunteer Support: Assist in the recruitment, induction, and retention of volunteers, providing them with the necessary support and supervision.

Compliance Quality:

Policy Adherence: Ensure all activities comply with organizational policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety.
Incident Management: Manage incidents and emergencies effectively, following organizational protocols and documenting details appropriately.
Quality Standards: Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services in line with National Standards for Better Safer Healthcare.

Additional Responsibilities:

Meetings Training: Attend internal and external meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities as required.
Volunteer Supervision: Provide supervision, guidance, and training to volunteers and other personnel.
Fundraising Support: Assist the Fundraising Team with events and initiatives related to the service.
Ad-hoc Duties: Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Service Coordinator, contributing to the overall success of the program.

Person Specification

Essential:

Minimum Level 7 qualification in Social Care/Social Studies, Counselling, Psychology, or related field.
3+ years of frontline experience in addiction-related services or family support.
Experience in group facilitation.
Knowledge of family programs (e.g., Triple P, SFP, Parenting Plus).
Understanding of National Drug Alcohol Strategy and National Drug Rehabilitation Framework.
Full clean driver’s license.
Knowledge of evidence-based family support approaches (e.g., 5-Step, CRAFT).

Desirable:

Accreditation in family support approaches.
Experience in developing programs using community development principles.
Knowledge of additional family/parenting programs (e.g., Parents Under Pressure).

Benefits MQI Offer :

Fulfilling and challenging work.
Sick Pay Scheme.
Minimum 23 days of annual leave.
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (after 6 months, plus Death in Service benefit).
Line management supervision.
Learning and development program.
Paid family leave (maternity, paternity, parental, adoptive, force majeure, compassionate leave).
Educational assistance (study and examination leave).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Health Wellness Program.

Salary:€36,372 to €40,798 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, with some evening work required)
Contract: Contract of Indefinite Duration

If you are interested in this role, please apply by 16th June 2026.

Management reserve the right to amend or change this job description as required.

This Position is subject to Garda Clearance.

Merchants Quay Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.

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