About Foróige
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Foróige is an independent, non-profit national voluntary youth organisation engaged in out-of-school youth development and education. The purpose of the organisation is to enable young people to involve themselves consciously and actively in their own development and the development of society.
About the Project
UBU - Your Place Your Space youth services allows young people to access out-of-school support in their local communities to enable them to achieve their full potential by strengthening their personal and social development outcomes.
The UBU Youth Services are youth services funded by the Department of Education and Youth under the UBU Your Place Your Space funding scheme through the Education and Training Board.
There is now a vacancy for a Senior Youth Officer to deliver a specialised outreach and integration project developed by the local Education and Training Board - Dublin and Dun Laoghaire ETB, on behalf of the Department of Education and Youth under the UBU Your Place Your Space Funding Scheme. The Clondalkin Outreach and Integration Project is a new outreach-led model, delivering structured street-based youth work in the Ouarryvale, Rowlagh and Collinstown areas of Clondalkin. Operating hours of this project will be Tuesday to Saturday with regular evening work.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Youth Officer will be employed by Foróige and will be given a contract of employment. It must be understood however, that if the position becomes redundant at any time during the period of the contract or if the funding for the post is discontinued or a post holder fails to perform satisfactorily, employment may be terminated.
The duties of the Senior Youth Officer shall be notified by the Board of Foróige and/or their nominee. The function is achieved through fulfilling the main duties outlined below:
- In conjunction with the Foróige Manager and other Youth Officers in the Project, be responsible for the design, organisation/co-ordination and implementation of educational and support programmes with the target group of young people in the area.
- Enlist the support of parents, family members and other volunteers and enable them to engage effectively with the target group in youth development activities.
- Report to the Foróige Manager.
- Attend meetings and prepare written reports as required for the Management/Advisory Committee and funders.
- Lead the development, delivery and monitoring of the programme which is aimed at enhancing the personal, social and educational development of the young people.
- Co-ordinate the day-to-day operation of the local office and the expenditure of the agreed programme budgets
- Write annual and other reports as required, develop proposals, oversee the development of the annual plan in consultation with the Foróige Manager and ensure annual targets as per the UBU 3-year Plan are met.
- Supervise and support a team of youth officers in the day-to-day implementation of their work programmes
- Any such other relevant duties as the board of Foróige and/or the Chief Executive or the nominee of the Chief Executive shall deem necessary for the effective implementation of Foróige's policy and programmes and the Programmes of UBU.
Professional Oualification, Experience (D: Desirable; E: Essential)
- Education to Degree standard preferably in the area of Youth/ Justice/ Social / Family /Community Work (E) (candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications)
- Previous line management and supervision experience (D)
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with young people and families experiencing adversity in their lives and in planning interventions in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. (E)
- Experience working with families and parents particularly in delivering parenting and whole family programmes (E)
- Experience in establishing, leading and coordinating new and innovative responses to youth needs. (E)
- Ability to work in an efficient manner and to lead and motivate others. (E)
- Access to a car and full driving licence. (Essential)
Person Specification (Essential)
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people
- Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively within a pressurised environment
- Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes.
- Knowledge and experience of systems, processing and administration
- Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet the needs of the work.
Salary: Foróige Senior Youth Officer Scale: €54,469, €56,496, €58,528, €60,556, €62,582, €64,606 per annum and pro-rated for part time hours.
The highest starting point for this role will be point 2 and will be dependent on experience.
Garda vetting: Candidates under consideration for employment in Foróige will be subject to Garda vetting.
Visa: Foróige is not in a position to sponsor work permit applications. All applications should hold a valid work permit and permission for ROI.
Hours of work: You will be expected to work a minimum of 35 hours per week. The position will require flexibility in relation to working hours. It is expected that you will work some late evenings/ nights per week (for full time this will be up to 3 late evenings) and some weekend work.
Travel: This post will involve domestic travel within Ireland and occasional meetings. Travel and expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate Foróige rates.
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