On behalf of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive and its Partners, I am delighted to introduce the Certificate in Homeless Prevention and Intervention for homeless/housing sector key workers/case managers. The progression of the existing stand alone modules to status of ‘Certificate Programme’ has been possible due to the culmination of a vast amount of collaborative work and expertise from both the homeless/housing sector partners and Dublin City University.
Since the initial pilot module in 2008 a vast amount of change has taken place throughout the homeless and housing sector. The implementation of the care and case management strategy, implementation of Pathway to Home, reconfiguration of services, commencement of the Housing First Project, implementation of the PASS system, introduction of the Slí service, and the changes to the work of Local Authorities all have had far reaching implications for the sectoral workers and those who access services.
In order to address the existing and emerging challenges that these changes bring, it is vital that homeless/housing professionals continue to develop and enhance their skill and competence base. To this end the Certificate in Homeless Prevention and Effective managers module have been developed to support this process.
We would like to thank Dublin City University for their openness, expertise and commitment to working with the sector since the commencement of the process in 2008.
I hope that you will find the learning stimulating, refreshing, empowering and help build renewed motivation and confidence in your crucial sectoral roles.
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Cathal Morgan
Director Dublin Region Homeless Executive