YOUTH WORKER - BOYNE YOUTH DIVERSION PROJECT
JOB TITLE: Youth Worker – BOYNE Harder to Engage
DURATION: Initial 8-month contract
HOURS OF WORK: * hrs a week with occasional
weekend and evening work required
LOCATION: Based in Drogheda- south
SALARY: Scale ranging from € *,**Apply on the
website** dependent on experience of candidate
REPORTS TO: Regional Director
JOB CONTEXT
The successful applicant will work within the spirit and values of
Youth Work Ireland Louth, we invite appropriately qualified
individuals to apply who are committed to the healthy development of
young people in Ireland, have a creative approach to working with our
target group, and are enthusiastic about working within a challenging
and innovative environment.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Youth Worker targeting young people ( *+)
involved in serious levels of offending (harder to engage). These
young people, who will be identified by theGardai, are deemed
unsuitable for existing Diversion Programmes or have not successfully
engaged with existing programmes. We are looking for a staff member
who is interested in developing innovative and creative ways of
engaging and motivating the target group. We recognise this work will
be challenging and at times difficult and are looking for staff who
will be committed, energetic and with the skills to develop a
relationship with the target group.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
ESSENTIAL:
* A recognised qualification in one of the following: Youth Work,
Education, Social Work/Care, Criminology, or related discipline.
* Minimum of one years’ experience of working with young people in
a youth work context
* Passionate about the work of Youth Work Ireland Louth BOYNE YDP
and committed to its vision and values.
DESIRABLE:
* Understanding and experience of supporting young people impacted
by social disadvantage.
* Innovative approach with the ability to identify and develop new
and fresh ways to support young people that will further the
organisation’s mission.
* Clean driving license
* Broad understanding of the criminal justice system
* Excellent organisational and IT skills and ability to manage
commitments
* Self-starter with a good team ethos and have ability to work on
own.
* Experience of collaboration and building relationships with key
stakeholders (e.g. Community Services, Probation Service, Gardai etc).
* Experience of implementing and reviewing programmes involving
young people i.e. music / sports etc.
REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:
Compassion, Patience, Organisational Astuteness, High Emotional
Intelligence, Resilience, Process Improvement, Reporting Skills,
Change Management, Coaching, Supports Innovation, Developing
Standards, Administrative Writing Skills and People Skills.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
PROGRAMME DELIVERY & DEVELOPMENT
* Assessing and responding to the needs of the target group; which
can include those involved in prolific offending and presenting with
challenging behaviour.
* Engaging with the young people, building a sustainable effective
relationship with them, and motivating them to work towards achieving
their potential
* Supporting them to make positive lifestyle choices which will
address the complex issues impacting on their lives
* Implement the youth work model through a process of both
individual and group work and through outreach work where required
* Developing innovative and challenging programmes to cater for both
those in the formal education system and those who have been excluded
from formal education
* Enlisting the support of parents, family members, community groups
and other volunteers to enable them to engage effectively with the
target group
* Completing accurately and submitting on time any standard clerical
procedures of expenses, performance reports, annual plans etc.
* Operating efficient office procedures in line with data protection
requirements e.g. filing, keeping records etc.
* Participating actively in the Justice team and the wider Youth
Work Ireland Louth’s team, including attending team
meetings/training, and preparing written reports as required by
management and Funders
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* On occasion support other programmes as required within YWI Louth.
* Ensure YWI Louths youth work approach is upheld
* Be familiar with and abide by the organisations policies and
procedures, including child protection andhealth and safety
guidelines.
* Engage in training and development opportunities and actively
participate in the supervision process.
* Contribute to the strategic development of the organisation by
playing an active role in the wider team.
TO APPLY PLEASE SEND A CV AND COVER LETTER TO:
Chairperson Colm Howley, Unit 9a Partnership Court, Dundalk Co. Louth
or * by WEDNESDAY 8TH MAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**
Interviews will take place within the following week.
Youth Work Ireland Louth is an equal opportunities employer and is
open to flexible working practices including job sharing.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Catering
