JOB TITLE : PROGRAMME OFFICER, BBBS
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:
PROGRAMME OFFICER X 3
PROJECT SUMMARY
The Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) Programme is an internationally
proven youth mentoring programme that connects a vulnerable young
person to an adult volunteer mentor to facilitate a positive
transition from adolescence into adulthood.In this mentoring
initiative young people will be referred through the Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services(CAMHS) or by other referral
services, where the young person is known to be on the waiting list,
attending or exiting CAMHS, for a range of needs including: poor
social skills; low self-esteem and confidence, lack of positive peer
relationships; emotional issues, lack of engagement or
underachievement at school; engagement in risk behaviours and/or rural
isolation.
A blended mentoring programme will be offered to support young people
by matching them with a caring adult volunteer who they can connect
with weekly in person or online, through the mentoring App
?OurSpace?.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL
REQUIREMENTS;
* Education to National Diploma or Degree standard preferably in
Youth / Justice / Health Promotion work (note: candidates with
exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu
of degree qualifications)
* Access to car and full Irish driving licence
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
