?Delivering Equality of Opportunity in School? (DEIS) Plan. The
Programme provides a range of local targeted interventions in
disadvantaged schools and communities designed to support the
retention of children and young people in education. Specifically, the
project supports designated schools throughout county Longford.
ROLE INFORMATION & KEY DUTIES
* Coordination, implementation and delivery of the School Completion
Programme plan drawn up in conjunction with the Local Management
Committee
* Identify and respond to the educational welfare needs of targeted
children and young people, in particular those identified as ?at
risk? of early school leaving
* Organise and facilitate the provision of in-school, out-of-school,
after school and holiday time supports for identified children and
young people in the primary and post primary schools
* Delivery of direct, one to one and group programmes and
interventions to identified children and young people in the primary
and/or post primary schools
* Engage the target group and support children and young people to
develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours in the areas of
social and emotional literacy, personal effectiveness, school
readiness and educational achievement to enable them to effectively
participate in the school environment
* Work collaboratively with School Principals, Care Teams, Home
School Community Liaison (HSCL) Coordinators, Educational Welfare
Officers and other professionals using the SCP Intake Framework to
identify children and young people to be targeted for the project and
to plan coordinated interventions as appropriate
* Participate in Attendance and Care Team Meetings in each of the
nine schools within the cluster
* Lead the School Completion Programme project staff team, providing
support and supervision as well as facilitate and coordinate their
supports for children and young people
* Participate in training organised through Tusla Education Support
Service
* Prepare the annual retention plan and the annual report
* Monitor and evaluate the quality of the Programme
* Keep a comprehensive report and descriptions of all aspects of the
Programme recording successes, challenges and changes
* Oversee day to day expenditure of the Programme and keep accurate
records of payments and receipts and work within the budget
constraints for the Programme
* Reporting to the SCP Local Management Committee as required
* Cooperate with Tusla requirements in relation to the evaluation
and audit of the Programme and the collection of data and furnishing
of reports required on a timely basis
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE _(E)__ = ESSENTIAL, (D) =
DESIRABLE_
* Education to Level 8 Degree standard in a relevant area e.g.
youth/community work, education, psychology, social science/social
care or related discipline etc. (E)
* Experience in managing, leading and supporting a team of staff (E)
* Experience in managing budgets (D)
* Experience in relationship management with local funding agencies
and stakeholder organisations (E)
* Knowledge and experience of Logic Model planning (E)
* Full Irish driving licence and access to a car (E)
* Knowledge of early school leaving factors in Ireland (E) and
familiarity with DEIS Schools & the School Completion Programme (D)
PERSON SPECIFICATION (ALL ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS)
* Ability to lead and manage a diverse range of staff
* High level of motivation / ability to work on own initiative
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to liaise with a
wide range of contacts and build and maintain effective working
relationships with adults and young people
* Excellent standards of accuracy and attention to detail
* 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 written communications skills, including ability to
draft summary information and correspondence, excellent report writing
skills
* Ability to implement and follow organisational guidelines and
processes
* Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, Internet, PowerPoint
and Social Media
* To always act consistently in a professional manner
* To participate in regular support supervision with the management
committee.
* Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet the needs of the
work. Work during summer holidays and unsocial hours will be required.
* Identify training needs with the management committee and
participate in training opportunities appropriate to the role
* To undertake other duties as may be requested by the Local
Management Committee from time to time
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE ROLE
FUNDING: It must be understood that if the funding for the post is
discontinued the post holder?s contract may be terminated.
MEDICAL: The successful candidate may be required to complete a
medical questionnaire/undergo a pre-employment medical.
GARDA VETTING: As our work involves contact with children and young
people, candidates under consideration for employment in SCP will be
subject to Garda Vetting.
REFERENCES: The successful candidate will undergo 2 reference checks
before commencing employment with SCP.
HOURS OF WORK: The Coordinator will be expected to work a minimum of
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will require flexibility in relation to working hours. It is expected
that the Coordinator will work during and after school hours.
SALARY: The salary for this position will be on the Youth Reach
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TRAVEL: This post will involve some domestic travel within Ireland and
occasional meetings. Travel and expenses will be paid in accordance
with appropriate employment rates.
BASE: The employment base for this post to be confirmed.
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: The deadline for returning completed application forms
is **Apply on the website**.**Apply on the website**.**Apply on the
website** Applications received after the deadline will NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
