SOUTHSIDE TRAVELLERS ACTION GROUP IS RECRUITING FOR THE POST OF;
YOUTH WORKER FOR THE CHILDREN?S & YOUNG PEOPLE?S PROGRAMME
Southside Travellers is a community Development Organisation based in
Sandyford, Dublin **Apply on the website**.
Southside Travellers envisions an Ireland where the human and civil
rights, dignity, hopes and distinct cultural identity of Travellers is
acknowledged and respected. The organisation seeks to play its part to
realise this vision through the design, development and delivery of a
series of integrated programmes which proactively respond to the needs
of Travellers in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown. The overall vision and
direction of the organisation is overseen by a voluntary Board of
Directors. All of our work is guided by the core principles of:
Traveller leadership and participation, advocacy and equality,
partnership and accountability. `
Children and Young Peoples? Programme is committed to the personal
and social development of Traveller children and young people resident
in Dun Laoghaire ? Rathdown.
THE POST; PROGRAMME YOUTH COORDINATOR FOR THE CHILDREN?S & YOUNG
PEOPLE?S PROGRAMME
The post is a pivotal role, in supporting the delivery of the
objectives of Southside Traveller?s Strategic Plan and the
co-ordination, day-to-day management and ongoing development of all
aspects of the Children and Young Peoples? Programme.
This is a full time position, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HOURS PER WEEK
with Southside Travellers Action Group
MAIN WORK LOCATIONS; Sandyford and Churchtown.
One of Southside Travellers? goals is to promote awareness,
knowledge and uptake of a wide range of statutory, community and
voluntary services amongst the Traveller community in DLR. Another is
to increase Travellers? development within our Children and Young
Peoples? Programme.
The coordinator will develop and deliver our Children and Young
Peoples? Programme ? including, specific and targeted afternoon,
evening and weekend activities programmes. The coordinator will also
take an active role in participating in team development with staff
and other overall activities of the organisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
* Coordinate and manage the Children?s & Young People?s Programme
* Manage and supervise all staff in the youth team including CE
participants and volunteers
* Organise and deliver a vibrant youth programme while addressing
the needs of Traveller children and enhancing their culture through
the work and activities of the programme objectives
* Identify & engage young people who are members of the Traveller
Community living in the Dun Laoghaire /Rathdown County
* Seek and Apply for relvelent funding opportunities to enhance the
CYPP and provide additional resources to the programme
* Plan, facilitate & evaluate programmes & interventions in response
to young people?s needs
* Encourage young people?s participation in the design &
development of the programme and activities
* Liaise with other projects & agencies to advocate for traveller
young people?s needs and raise awareness of Traveller Culture
* Participate in outreach to engage with young people, their
families & other agencies/services
* Advocate on behalf of young people on all levels both national and
local
* Ensure all programme administration requirements are met and
within the required timeframe and deadlines of the UBU funding
criteria.
* Keep accurate daily records and logs of all programme activities
and prepare and deliver reports for the director
* Participate in Supervision & any other meetings relevant and
identified by management
* Be guided and adhere to all policies especially Child Protection,
Health & Safety & any other policies by Southside Travellers Action
Group and under Children?s first.
* Participate and ensure all relevant training is completed an
identified
* Work evenings & possible weekends
* Carry out any reasonable duties as requested by Organisation
Director
* Work from targeted work locations
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:
* A minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 Award in Youth Work or
Higher Certificate or equivalent qualification in related areas.
* A minimum of 3 years? relevant supervisory experience of working
with young people at risk
* An understanding of the issues facing young people from the
Traveller Community are essential
* Garda vetting will be required
ESSENTIAL
* The successful candidate will be highly skilled, motivated,
energetic and dynamic.
* Have supervisory experience
* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
* A proven capacity to work with challenging children and young
people, their families and communities.
* An awareness and understanding of the issues affecting the
Traveller community
* An understanding of the principles of community development and
social inclusion
DESIRABLE
* Full driving licence
* Own transport
IN ADDITION, THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE WILLING TO:
* Work outside of normal office hours;
* Be flexible and adapt to what is often a changing set of ?goal
posts? in response to the particular needs of particular young
people
Applicants should send/email a CV and cover letter to **Apply on the
website** stating how they meet the requirements for the position, or
post to: MICHAL SUCHOWIERSKI, Unit 5, Furze road, St. Kieran?s
Enterprise Centre, Sandyford Industrial Estate, and Dublin **Apply on
the website**.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, THERE WILL BE A SHORTLISTING PROCESS AND
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO INTERVIEWS ON THURSDAY
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH AUGUST **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
(THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY GARDA VETTING AND
SATISFACTORY REFERENCES)
Southside Travellers Action Group is an equal opportunities employer
and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of race, gender,
ethnicity, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, age,
disability or religious belief.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
