Regional Project Coordinator – Family Addiction Support Network (FASN)
Location: North East Region
Contract: Fulltime (subject to continued funding)
Salary: HSE Grade VI (€44,849–€55,032)

About FASN
Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) provides dedicated support to family members across the North East Region who are impacted by substance misuse. We work collaboratively with families, communities, statutory agencies and voluntary organisations to
deliver evidencebased, compassionate and effective family support.

Role Overview
FASN is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Project Coordinator to lead, develop and oversee all aspects of our family support services. The Coordinator will provide strategic leadership, ensure governance and compliance, strengthen multiagency collaboration, and support the delivery of highquality, nonjudgmental services for families affected by substance misuse.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic leadership of regional family support services.
  • Multiagency coordination with statutory, voluntary and community partners.
  •  Funding development including preparation of funding applications.
  • Governance and compliance aligned to charitysector standards.
  • Financial accountability and support for annual accounts.
  • Team leadership, supervision and staff development.
  • Service development including implementation of FASN Research Project recommendations and FASN Strategic Plan 2025-2029.

Essential Requirements

  •  Third level qualification in Community Development, Facilitation, Management, Addiction Studies, Five Step Method OR minimum three years’ experience coordinating/managing a community based project.
  •  Strong understanding of issues facing families affected by substance misuse.
  • Experience in interagency working.
  •  Excellent communication skills and commitment to a clientcentred, nonjudgmental
    ethos.
  • Knowledge of evidencebased family support interventions.
  • Proven ability to use IT systems for accurate information recording.
  • Flexibility to work unsocial hours.
  • Full driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable Requirements

  • Lived experience of the impact of substance misuse.
  • Experience working directly with families affected by a relative’s substance use.
  • Knowledge of addiction and the wider drug issue.
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • FASN is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including members of the Traveller community, people of all faiths, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages and abilities.

How to Apply
Please forward your application to info.fasn@gmail.com

Applications should include:

  •  CV
  • Cover letter outlining suitability for the role
  • Contact details for two referees
  • The closing date for applications is Friday, 14 th August 2026 at 5pm.
  • The successful candidate will be subject to Garda Vetting, reference checks and qualification verification.