TWO PART TIME PROJECT WORKER
School Completion Programme (SCP) provides a range of targeted,
evidence based, and outcome focused interventions for children and
young people attending the participating schools. In Greenhills the
SCP clusters 4 DEIS schools. Our service interventions include 1:1 and
group support aimed at improving students? emotional and social
competencies, their motivation and engagement for school, learning
dispositions and overall educational achievement. Due to the expansion
of our service to an additional school, we are seeking to employ two
part-time Project Worker (Specialist)?to join our team.
As a Project Worker (Specialist) you will work in at least 2 schools,
providing a range of in and after school supports, for **Apply on the
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website**. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team and have
an opportunity to avail of a range of quality training.
ESSENTIAL:
* A recognised third level qualification_?_(minimum Level 8 on the
NFQ) in a relevant discipline (i.e., psychology, education,
counselling/psychotherapy, youth work). Training in therapeutic or
health allied practices (i.e., drama therapy, art therapy, cognitive
behavioural therapy, mental health promotion, art or play therapy,
etc.) will be an advantage.
* Minimum of 5 years? experience of working with vulnerable
children and families.
* Experience of providing emotional support to children and/or young
people.
* Experience of working in schools and an understanding of the
issues that prevent children and young people from succeeding in
school.
* Experience of working therapeutically with young children is
highly desirable.
* Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing intervention
programmes.
* Group facilitation experience.
* Knowledge of evidence-based practices and approaches (i.e.,
solution focused interaction, motivational interviewing, cognitive
behavioural therapy approaches, conflict resolution methods, etc.).
You will have an opportunity to avail of free training in some of
these.
* Understanding of Children First guidelines.
* Understanding of outcome focused work.
* We are seeking an adaptable, reflective, empathetic individual.
It is intended that this contract will be renewed each academic each
year (School Completion Programmes have been funded on an annual basis
since **Apply on the website**). Salary scale will be **Apply on the
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TO APPLY:
Applications consisting of a CV and cover letter expressing your
interest in the post must be emailed to: **Apply on the website** no
later than **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM ON FRIDAY, **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH DECEMBER. Late applications will not be accepted.
Shortlisting of applications may take place. Only those selected for
interview will be contacted.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
