CRI Job Description

CRI Job Description

• Engaging with people who have substance misuse problems and providing them with advice on drug/alcohol issues, health issues and social functioning.This includes Harm Reduction information and discreet needle exchange where appropriate.
• To promote healthier life styles and increase service user choice, efficacy and improve well-being
• To promote family, carer and service user involvement within the service user’s individual recovery plan

• Effectively assess, plan and review all stages of a service user’s treatment journey using designated tools and within agreed timescales; enable service users to develop individual recovery plans that clearly identify how achieving each goal will enable progression in addressing substance use, reducing reoffending and reintegrating into the community.

• Assist and carry out appropriate screening processes including urine and saliva tests.

• To promote and support individuals into both abstinence based and medically assisted forms of recovery

• To work in partnership with other agencies to provide a package of support around holistic needs, by attending joint case allocation and case review meetings, sharing appropriate information and ensuring that action plans are carried through.

• Making Contact with Service Users prior to release from Prison and ensuring a comprehensive release plan is in place.

• To utilise motivational interviewing, ITEP, cognitive behavioural techniques and brief interventions in both one-to-one and group settings to promote engagement in treatment services, encourage self-esteem, well-being, self-responsibility and enhanced motivation.

• To utilise motivational interviewing, ITEP, cognitive behavioural techniques and brief interventions in both one-to-one and group settings to specifically address offending and re-offending behaviour.

• Undertaking assessments for Tier 4 inpatient detox and/or residential rehab, presenting the case to panel and supporting the service user through the tier 4 pathway.

• Supporting Medically Assisted Recovery by facilitating and attending medical assessments and reviews with the clinical team, issuing prescriptions according to CRI Policy and Procedures and locally agreed protocols between the case management and clinical teams, and referring to the Health and Well-being Nurses for health interventions.

• To actively refer to a range of community support agencies facilitating access to practical support.

• Employing assertive engagementapproaches in partnership with Police Officers and other relevant service providers to maximise the potential engagement of those who have been identified as entrenched substance misusers and prolific offendersto maximise the potential engagement of these service users.

• Supporting service users with employment, training and education goals, building family and/or positive social relationships and to utilise mutual aid, as appropriate to the individual.
• Undertaking other elements of general service delivery as required, including Reception, Duty Cover, and 24/7 Helpline.

• To maintain accurate and comprehensive records on clients on the clinical/case management database and complete paperwork with service users to a high standard.

• To undertake any administrative function related to the role to a high standard, in a competent and timely fashion.

• Whilst ReNew Criminal Justice is committed to offering clearly defined delivery strands, the Early Interventions Case Management Team and Treatment Case Management Team may be required to cover each other’s functions where service need dictates.

• You will be required to work flexibly across operational sites as required and work flexibly within an agreed number of hours to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. This will include evening and weekend working.

• Present a professional image and actively promote the service at all times to service users, other stakeholders, partnership organisations and the general public.

• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work, and a safe environment.

• Regularly use IT systems including Word; Outlook; electronic case management systems etc

• Contribute to the administration of the team and service.

• Contribute to recording statistical data as required.

• Ensure the implementation of the all CRI policies.

• Uphold data protection legislation and only share client information as per CRI policy, local and formally agreed information sharing protocols and client confidentiality agreements.

• Recognise personal and professional boundaries and work within CRI clinical governance framework at all times.

• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and risk management are adhered to.

• Work within CRI’s professional development framework participating in active learning and developing professionally, in accordance with service and organisational requirements and current skills and abilities.

• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.

• Participate in appraisal, training and supervision processes.

• Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the post.

• Ensure that all activities, and interventions are suitably recorded and in accordance with CRI policies, procedures and national guidelines from the NTA, DoH, NICE, NMC, CQC and as directed by the local management team

• Ensure that all safeguarding issues, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults, are dealt with in accordance to CRI policies and procedures, and local and national statutory requirements.

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post

Person Specification.

Essential criteria:

• A valid UK driving licence.
• Computer literacy

Experience of :

working with individuals that use substances, and delivering high quality services with demonstrable outcomes for this service user group.

Experience of undertaking a comprehensive assessment of need and enabling the service user to develop a personal Recovery Plan aimed at addressing these needs and achieving their goals.

Using a wide range of techniques such as ITEP, Brief solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to enable service users to overcome barriers and achieve recovery.

Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues and the ability to know when to seek support from a clinical member of the team.

A good working knowledge of:

 Substance use, offending and the issues facing substance misusers including housing, social care, physical and mental health needs, personal and family needs, employment, education and training needs.

Relevant Law and Best Practice, particularly in relation to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults and Data Protection

The ability to:

Work with confidence and patience with clients struggling to engage with services.

Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users.

Employ an empathetic and non-judgmental attitude towards service users.

Hold a belief that change is achievable for all service users.

Model reflection, willingness to change and a solution focused approach.

Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity.

Undertake administrative duties and manage data collection systems competently and in a timely manner as required.

Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing, including case notes and formal reports.

Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.

Work as a member of a team.

Show a capacity to work alone and the ability to keep calm under pressure.

Maintain professional boundaries

 Work effectively with partnershipagencies.

Show a commitment to personal development.

Desirable criteria:

Social Work Qualification

Experience of contributing to project development

Knowledge of local services and geography

Specific standards (DANOS related where appropriate) for this role include:

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level.

Amendments: This description accurately reflects the present position; it may be amended and reviewed. Any change will be made following a proper period of consultation.

New applicants will be started at the bottom of the allocated payscale.