Deborah Morgans Email & Phone Number

Greater Dublin

Edenmore

Over the past three years I have held the position of Service Manager (CEO) at Edenmore Drug Intervention Team. During that time, I have led an extensive change management programme which has involved the restructuring of an established staff team and the development of new client services to meet the changing needs of the community. Although hugely challenging at times, I have found this process to be enormously rewarding as the benefits for both the staff team and the service users are… Show more Over the past three years I have held the position of Service Manager (CEO) at Edenmore Drug Intervention Team. During that time, I have led an extensive change management programme which has involved the restructuring of an established staff team and the development of new client services to meet the changing needs of the community. Although hugely challenging at times, I have found this process to be enormously rewarding as the benefits for both the staff team and the service users are evident. I am passionate about providing high quality services for those who need them, and equally in creating and developing a great place to work for the staff team.Key Achievements: Led a significant re-structuring programme over three years, developing client services and improving the effectiveness of EDIT in delivering specific drug and alcohol interventions leading to improved outcomes for service-users and their families. Secured a new premises within 6 months of being appointed and supervised its renovation, refurbishment and transition. This consolidated EDIT services which were previously spread over 4 separate locations and has significantly reduced the annual cost of overheads making further resources available for direct costs such as staff development. Development of company logo and branding which is now visible on interior and exterior signage, and all promotional material. This has given EDIT premises a professional image and feedback from service users has indicated that they feel valued and this has helped to reduce the stigma associated with attending addiction services. Building strong connections in the community - voted onto the Board of Directors of the Northside Partnership as Community Representative in October 2017. Member of the North East Drug & Alcohol Task Force. Active member of the Get The Message Out Group within the Northside Partnership area. Show less

Overall responsibility for the operations St. Dominic's Treatment Preparation Programme and Recovery Aftercare and ProgressionProgramme Development and evaluationFinancial managementManagement of a team of 10 staff membersStaff Support and SupervisionFAS CE Supervisor dutiesManagement of the ILP system and paperworkLiaison with a variety of funding agencies - FAS; LDTF; BTEIFETACMembership of a number of sub groups in the Tallaght Community - Tallaght Drug… Show more Overall responsibility for the operations St. Dominic's Treatment Preparation Programme and Recovery Aftercare and ProgressionProgramme Development and evaluationFinancial managementManagement of a team of 10 staff membersStaff Support and SupervisionFAS CE Supervisor dutiesManagement of the ILP system and paperworkLiaison with a variety of funding agencies - FAS; LDTF; BTEIFETACMembership of a number of sub groups in the Tallaght Community - Tallaght Drug Task Force, Tallaght Prison Sub-Group, Tallaght Dual Diagnosis Specialist GroupOne to one key workingGroup facilitationStrategic planning Networking and liaison with other voluntary and statutory agencies, promoting an interagency approachStaff recruitment and selectionProvision of reports to all funding agents of the Stabilisation Programme and to the Board of ManagementNetworking and liaison with other voluntary and statutory agencies Show less

Facilitation of a busy drop-in serviceKey working using counseling skillsDesign, development and implementation of a variety of different client programmes; Educational and therapeutic.Working as part of a multi-disciplinary teamNetworking and liaison with other voluntary and statutory agenciesOutreach worker in the North Inner CityTelephone counseling, support, advice and information

One to one counselingFacilitation of a variety of focused groups e.g. educational, women onlyAdvocacy to a variety of agencies including GPsTelephone counseling, support, advice and informationManagement and maintenance of a busy needle exchange service. Offering safer injecting advice, information and support to service users. Ordering and distribution of injecting equipment to approximately 30 pharmacies taking part in the Pharmacy Exchange Scheme.Maintenance of… Show more One to one counselingFacilitation of a variety of focused groups e.g. educational, women onlyAdvocacy to a variety of agencies including GPsTelephone counseling, support, advice and informationManagement and maintenance of a busy needle exchange service. Offering safer injecting advice, information and support to service users. Ordering and distribution of injecting equipment to approximately 30 pharmacies taking part in the Pharmacy Exchange Scheme.Maintenance of records and monitoring use. Show less

Working with people recovering from major mental illnesses, encouraging re-intergration back inot the community through everyday actvities and therapeutic groups

NCH Action for Children * Markham, S. Wales

Msc., Work And Organisational Psychology

Diploma In Diet, Health And Wellbeing, Dietary Counselling, Diploma

Health and wellness coaching that incorporates nutritional and dietary guidance to support individuals to make long term dietary.

Certificate, Integrative Supervision

Certificate, Managing Organisations In The Community & Voluntary Sector

FETAC level 6 - Community Organisation management with Distinction FETAC level 6 - Managment with Merit

Msc. (Hons), Work & Organisational Psychology

: Employee Openness to Organisational Change: A Study of Dispositional and Contextual Antecedents and their Relationship to Job.

Bsc. (Hons), Behavioural Sciences