Job Details: Community Addiction Response Programme (CARP): Youth Worker (Part-Time)


Irish Future
Talbot Street
Dublin 1
irishfuture.ie
Community Addiction Response Programme (CARP): Youth Worker (Part-Time)
Community Addiction Response Programme
(CARP)

PART TIME YOUTH WORKER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** (HOURS PW)

Ideal candidate for the posts, should demonstrate flexibility,
motivation, and initiative, have excellent interpersonal,
organisational, communication and facilitation skills, be able to
engage young people in developmental group work. The successful
candidates will be committed to working in partnership with young
people, local adults and allied professionals and will be strong team
players. They must have?AT LEAST 1 YEAR?S (IDEALLY 2 YEARS?)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF WORKING DIRECTLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE?AND?a
recognised qualification in Youth and Community Work or related
discipline.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

* The Youth Worker is responsible for the running of an open-door,
age-appropriate service available 5 days a week.
* The delivery of Drug education & Prevention programmes. As a group
& one to one
* Part of the work in this position will take place on some evenings
and weekends, during school holidays and involves the development of
new programmes to engage UBU target groups.
* To identify, engage and support the needs of targeted young people
aged **Apply on the website**
* To develop and deliver planned programmes to our UBU target
groups.
* To participate in interagency and collaborative work with other
relevant youth services
* Be responsible for all UBU reporting.
* To act as an advocate for young people & CARP
* Use a Harm Reduction approach
* Goal setting using Motivational Interviewing & CRA Protocols

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Candidates must have AT LEAST 1 YEAR?S (IDEALLY 2 YEARS?)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF WORKING DIRECTLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE?AND?a
recognised qualification in Youth and Community Work or related
discipline.
* Experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis and
in groups is essential.
* Experience of facilitating evidence-based evidence informed
programmes for young people.
* Knowledge of the needs of children and families, with a particular
emphasis on young people living in disadvantage.
* Have knowledge and experience of the UBU funding application
process.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

* An understanding of NQSF and NYS outcomes is desirable.
* Experience supporting young people to access drug rehabilitation
treatment facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum Level 7 Qualification in one of the following: youth/
community work, social care, addiction studies or a related discipline

SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Excellent communication, planning, organizational, networking and
report writing skills.
* Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work on own initiative
but seek guidance as appropriate.
* Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
* Positive, solution-focused approach.

CONTRACT

Part time Contract is based on a one-year period initially subject to
6-month probation period. Salary: CDYSB Youth Worker Rates based on
relevant experience. This position is subject to Garda Vetting and
references.

APPLICATIONS

Short listing of candidates may take place. Late applications will not
be processed.

PLEASE APPLY BY EMAIL ONLY TO?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**?NO LATER THAN
FRIDAY DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Community Addiction Response Programme
(CARP)

PART TIME YOUTH WORKER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** (HOURS PW)

Ideal candidate for the posts, should demonstrate flexibility,
motivation, and initiative, have excellent interpersonal,
organisational, communication and facilitation skills, be able to
engage young people in developmental group work. The successful
candidates will be committed to working in partnership with young
people, local adults and allied professionals and will be strong team
players. They must have?AT LEAST 1 YEAR?S (IDEALLY 2 YEARS?)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF WORKING DIRECTLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE?AND?a
recognised qualification in Youth and Community Work or related
discipline.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

* The Youth Worker is responsible for the running of an open-door,
age-appropriate service available 5 days a week.
* The delivery of Drug education & Prevention programmes. As a group
& one to one
* Part of the work in this position will take place on some evenings
and weekends, during school holidays and involves the development of
new programmes to engage UBU target groups.
* To identify, engage and support the needs of targeted young people
aged **Apply on the website**
* To develop and deliver planned programmes to our UBU target
groups.
* To participate in interagency and collaborative work with other
relevant youth services
* Be responsible for all UBU reporting.
* To act as an advocate for young people & CARP
* Use a Harm Reduction approach
* Goal setting using Motivational Interviewing & CRA Protocols

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

* Candidates must have AT LEAST 1 YEAR?S (IDEALLY 2 YEARS?)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF WORKING DIRECTLY WITH YOUNG PEOPLE?AND?a
recognised qualification in Youth and Community Work or related
discipline.
* Experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis and
in groups is essential.
* Experience of facilitating evidence-based evidence informed
programmes for young people.
* Knowledge of the needs of children and families, with a particular
emphasis on young people living in disadvantage.
* Have knowledge and experience of the UBU funding application
process.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

* An understanding of NQSF and NYS outcomes is desirable.
* Experience supporting young people to access drug rehabilitation
treatment facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum Level 7 Qualification in one of the following: youth/
community work, social care, addiction studies or a related discipline

SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Excellent communication, planning, organizational, networking and
report writing skills.
* Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work on own initiative
but seek guidance as appropriate.
* Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
* Positive, solution-focused approach.

CONTRACT

Part time Contract is based on a one-year period initially subject to
6-month probation period. Salary: CDYSB Youth Worker Rates based on
relevant experience. This position is subject to Garda Vetting and
references.

APPLICATIONS

Short listing of candidates may take place. Late applications will not
be processed.

PLEASE APPLY BY EMAIL ONLY TO?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**?NO LATER THAN
FRIDAY DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.


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