JOB TITLE : PROJECT WORKER, GALWAY FAMILY SUPPORT
JOB REFERENCE: FRGJOB_**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
For?ige is the National Youth Development Organisation, which
promotes and fosters youth development through the operation of
various youth services in urban and rural areas throughout the
country. For?ige is currently recruiting for the following position:
PROJECT WORKER
PROJECT SUMMARY
The aim of the Family Support Service Project is to provide Family
Support Services for children, young people and families in their own
community. The Project Worker will provide intensive family support to
children, young people and their parents who are experiencing
adversity in response to individual and family need
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS;
* A professional qualification in the field of child & family care
e.g. NCEA Diploma in Child Care/Social Studies or equivalent
qualification in one or more of the following:
* NQSW/Social Work
* Psychology
* Youth Work
* A minimum of 2 years employment (working with vulnerable children
and families) in a similar or related field.
* Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing programmes and
interventions with children and families.
* Experience of working in partnership with families in the
community.
* Access to car and full driving licence.
* Willingness to transport clients in own car.
* Have a clear knowledge and understanding of Family Support and
demonstrate an understanding of the Children and Family Agency.
* Have a clear knowledge and understanding of related legislation
and polices including the Child Care Act (**Apply on the website**);
Children First (**Apply on the website**) The National Guidelines for
the Protection and Welfare of Children.
* Demonstrate evidence based knowledge in making decisions regarding
client care. Be able to demonstrate a theoretical knowledge of Child
Care and Family Support.
* Demonstrate excellent evaluation skills and an understanding
including practice examples of measuring outcomes.
* Demonstrate a clear knowledge and understanding of Child
Protection and Family Support Services and how they link with other
Child and Family Services.
* Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current best
practice methods and trends in supporting families.
* Demonstrate evidence of understanding the issues and needs
confronting vulnerable families
* Have a clear knowledge and understanding of the work and purpose
of For?ige and be able to demonstrate an understanding and competence
in working with volunteers
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
