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B21 - KEYWORKING, CARE PLANNING and CASE MANAGEMENT [online]

Provider: Urrus/The Ballymun Youth Action Project

Address: Horizons Centre, Balcurris Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11

Web: https://byap.ie/services/urrus

Contact: Administrator

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Email: urrus@byap.ie

Telephone: 01 846 7980 / 01 842 5726

Category B : Certificate courses (NFQ level 5 or 6)
Format

Online

Objectives

This programme is offered in response to the emerging skills, knowledge and practice needs of new and existing keyworkers in the drug and alcohol, homeless and broader social care sector. Urrús Keyworking, Care Planning and Case Management programme will give learners the opportunity to understand the systems of key working, care planning and case management within the National Drug Rehabilitation Framework.

Content

Contents will include:
• Key Working – systems and processes.
• Care Planning – policy and practice.
• Case Management – framework and communications.
• Professional Boundaries – understanding and techniques
• Confidentiality and Case Notes – guidelines and application
• Reflective and Professional Practice – theories and practice

Target Group

This training is for new or existing keyworkers, support workers and other practitioners in the drug and alcohol field and in the broader social care field. Applicants must have at least one level 5 module in addiction or in a related care sector field and be available to attend the programme as described.

Entry Requirement

It is essential that students have computer, internet access and email to engage with the course learning.

Selection Procedure

Applicants are required to complete an application form and attend an interview. Shortlisting may apply. For more information on the course, see the URRUS website https://byap.ie/services/urrus/september-2022-training or https://byap.ie/services/urrus

Qualification
The programme offers a progression pathway to the Level 7 Diploma in Community Drug and Alcohol Work delivered in partnership by Urrús and University College Dublin.
Assessment
The assessment approaches used in the programme include written assignments and learning journals. Assessment is carried out throughout the course, as individual modules are completed.
Accreditation
URRÚS is registered with QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland). On successful completion of the programme learners will receive a component certificate in Person Centred Planning (6N2206) QQI Level 6 and Boundary Management (6N2207) QQI Level 6. The programme is accredited as QQI Award (Minor) Level 6 - Further Education and Training.
Background

URRÚS (Irish for “strength” or “confidence”) was founded in 1996, by the Ballymun Youth Action Project, to provide training in relation to drug misuse.

Dates / Availability
Check with URRUS for future dates.
Location
Online course
Region
Dublin,Ulster,Munster,Leinster,Connacht
Application
Booking form is available from URRUS.
Cost
Category 1 - €50.00. Booking deposit €10 (non-refundable). Category 2 - Living/working in the Ballymun Local Drug Task Force Area €5 Registration fee (non-refundable).