YOUTH OFFICER
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:?
YOUTH OFFICER
PROJECT SUMMARY
For?ige in partnership with Young Persons Probation Service is
currently recruiting a Full Time Youth Officer for the Westview
Project. The project provides services that meet with the Day Care
Centre Order requirements of the Children?s Act **Apply on the
website**.
The Youth Officer will work as part of the For?ige team in Cork
reporting to the West View Coordinator and an Assistant Manager in
Cork. The West View Team in conjunction with Young Persons Probation
develop and implement appropriate interventions for young people which
reduce offending behaviour, facilitate stability, and promote
progression. Engaging identified young people who have offended or are
at risk of further offending in a process of learning and development
that will enable them to examine their own actions and promote
positive lifestyle choices that will protect them from involvement in
criminal, harmful or socially unacceptable behaviours.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Education to Degree standard in Youth Work / Social Work or other
relevant discipline (note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work
experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications)
* A minimum of 3 year?s professional experience of working
face-to-face with at risk youth (**Apply on the website** year olds)
in a youth justice setting. (exclusive of student placement
experiences )
* Be able to design, deliver and evaluate appropriate individualised
interventions plans that?address the challenging behaviour of the
young people.
* Be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Have high level report writing skills.
* Be available to deliver service Monday to Saturday including late
evenings.
* Proven track record to motivate, engage and influence effectively
* Strong communicator and team player
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Flexible approach to work
* IT skills
* Access to a Car and Full Driving License
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
