Working in a Youth Diversion Project, regardless of the role, will allow you to take a journey with young people and families, who are often the most marginalised and disadvantaged. Many have faced great obstacles, tragedy and adversity in their lives, yet are inspiring in their ability to cope, bounce back and often flourish, once given the appropriate opportunities and supports. Foróige’s philosophy underpins all of our work and this supports our passionate belief in the importance of giving second chances and opportunities to young people regardless of their circumstances. These projects are part of a network of Youth Diversion Projects; funded by the Department of Justice and by the European Social Fund and Dormant Accounts, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána under the new Youth Justice Strategy 2021 – 2027 and will be managed by Foróige.
Key Responsibilities
• Assessing and responding to the needs of young people at risk of offending or re-offending.
• Engaging, building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with the target group on both a one to one and group basis
• Engaging these young people in a process of learning and development that will enable them to examine their own offending and to make positive lifestyle choices that will protect them from involvement in criminal, harmful or socially unacceptable behaviours.
• Designing, implementing and evaluating creative and responsive outcomes focused case plans and interventions for project participants.
• Engaging and supporting parents/ guardians to engage effectively in their young person’s social and personal development to facilitate positive behaviour change.
• Ensuring compliance with Foróige policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Operating in accordance with the YDP Operational Requirements.
• Completing accurately and on time all of the administrative requirements of the project.
• Attending YDP advisory committee and referral assessment committee meetings as required and preparation of reports for same.
• Networking, co-operating, and enlisting the support of other agencies/organisations and community groups to enhance the development opportunities for project participants.
• Attending committee and team meetings as required by Management, Project Committee and Funders.
• Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, particularly An Garda Síochána and other services engaged with young people in the catchment area.
• Administration, budget and resource management including compiling plans and reports as required by the funder and ensuring that deadlines are adhered to.
• Working collaboratively as part of the YDP team and the wider Foróige team.
• This role is designated as a Mandated Person under the Children First Act 2015. The employee agrees to adhere to all statutory mandated reporting requirements and Foróige's Child Safeguarding Statement, guidelines and policy.
• Any such other relevant duties as the board of Foróige and/or the Chief Executive Officer or the nominee of the Chief Executive shall deem necessary for the effective implementation and the policy and programmes of Foróige and the Youth Diversion Project