Case Manager

John Fitzgerald

John is manager of Information Services, and has been working in the area of Staff Support since 1990 previously working as an Employee Assistance Officer in Department of Justice/ Irish Prison Service for 12 years until 2007. John had a catchment of over 10,000 people including supporting staff and their families & retired staff and families. The role included meeting with individuals face to face and referred onwards as appropriate to Counselling, Psychiatry, Psychological interventions etc.   John has established many contacts in the various treatment Centres for addictions etc throughout the country and has participated in many training Courses in the area of C.I.S.M. and P.T.S.D.
 
Since 2007 John has been lecturing with N.U.I.G. on a range of subjects on their Certificate and Diploma in E.A.P. and on their Degree programme in Training and Education. Furthermore John also chairs and participates in interview boards for The Public Appointments Service.
 
John has a Certificate/Diploma in Employee Assistance as well as the practical experience of almost 20 years working in the field. He is fully trained in all areas of Employee Assistance and Social Support and is a Founder Member and former President of EAPA Ireland.