SOUTHSIDE TRAVELLERS ACTION GROUP IS RECRUITING FOR THE POST OF;
CHILDREN?S & YOUNG PEOPLE?S YOUTH SERVICES OPERATIONS WORKER
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.
CYPP YOUTH SERVICES OPERATIONS COORDINATOR.
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 operations and ongoing development of all
aspects of the Children and Young Peoples? Programme. UBU
The successful candidate will be expected to take a specific
leadership role in the development and delivery of our Children and
Young Peoples? Programme ? including, planning, reporting and
coordinating specific and targeted CYPP programmes and activities.
**Apply on the website** hours per week, with occasional weekends and
some evening.
CONTRACTED HOURS : **Apply on the website** hours per week, with
occasional weekends and some evening.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH WILL INCLUDE:
* Engaging with Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown Travellers young community.
* Plan, co-ordinate, facilitate, evaluate programmes and
interventions in response to young people?s needs
* Identify and seek additional funding opportunities to meet the
needs of the programme.
* Engage and encourage participation in the design and improvement
of the programme.
* Liaise and network with other projects/agencies to development the
programme.
* Engaging with young people and their families within the all
programmes.
* Advocate on relevant platforms for the young community.
* Ensure programme/administration records are recorded and
maintained in accordance to HSE and Southside Travellers guidelines
* Facilitate, support and record team meetings as required.
* Adhere to all Child Protection, Health & Safety Policies and any
other policies as set out by Southside Travellers Action Group and the
National youth council.
* Participate in relevant training as identified.
* Carry out any reasonable duties as requested by Organisation
Director.
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 issues facing young people in the Traveller
Community is essential.
* The successful candidate should be highly motivated, energetic and
work on one?s own initiative.
* Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
* A proven capacity to work with challenging children and young
people, their families and communities.
* An understanding of the principles of community development and
social inclusion
IN ADDITION, THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD DISPLAY AND HAVE:
* Flexibility and adapt to what is often a changing set of ?goal
posts? in response to the particular needs of particular young
people
* Strong communication skills
* Good motivational skills
* Strong facilitation skills
* Exceptional organisational skills
DESIRABLE
* Full driving licence
* Own transport
Applicants should send their CV as well as a cover letter stating how
they meet the requirements for this position to **Apply on the
website** or post to: Barbara Bowes, 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**THAUGUST
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**, THERE WILL BE A SHORTLISTING PROCESS AND
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE INVITED TO INTERVIEWS IN EARLY SEPTEMBER
**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
