FAIM PROJECT WORKER
in sync Youth & Family Services (formerly Kildare Youth Services)
supports young people, children and families in Co. Kildare & West
Wicklow to enable them to live a full and active life within their
communities and society.
The FAIM Project (Family Assessment & Intervention Model) is a
differential response type model. It is an initiative developed by in
sync Youth & Family Services and the Child and Family Agency in
Kildare/West Wicklow. It aims to ensure child welfare concerns are
addressed as quickly as possible and to provide children and families
with an assessment of need and a brief intervention based on their
needs.
We are looking to recruit a part-time Project Worker on a short-term
contract relating to maternity leave cover.
The successful candidate MUST HIGHLIGHT IN THEIR APPLICATION FORM that
they have:
* A recognised third level qualification in one of the following:
* Social Work
* Social Care
* Youth / Community Work
* Early Childhood Care & Education
* Education
* Or a related discipline e.g. Nursing, Psychology, and Early Years
Education etc.
* A minimum of 3 years? experience of working with young people,
children and families in a paid capacity.
* Experience of formally assessing the needs of children and
families who are at risk.
* Experience of brief intervention work.
* Experience of planning and implementing interventions/supports in
partnership with children and families.
* Experience of preparing clear needs-led reports on children and
families.
As well as the above, the successful candidate WILL BE REQUIRED TO
DEMONSTRATE AT INTERVIEW that they have:
* A working knowledge of Children First and of the Children Act
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* The ability to forge and develop objective working relationships
with children, young people, families/carers.
* The ability to work effectively and confidently with challenging
situations.
* The ability to work with a variety of professionals in other
agencies.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* A willingness to work unsocial hours and a time off in lieu
system.
* A full clean driving license and own transport.
The successful candidate will be employed by in sync Youth & Family
Services on a 6 month fixed-term contract, including a 2 month
probationary period. Closing date for applications is 1PM ON FRIDAY
5TH OF MARCH **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**. If shortlisted you will be
notified immediately. Interviews will take place on Thursday, March
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For job description, person specification and application form
contact: **Apply on the website**
APPLICATIONS BY in sync ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FORM ONLY to: Sandra
Byrne, FAIM Coordinator on **Apply on the website**
_Applications must contain details of three referees (including your
current or most recent employer)._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
