Young Parent Support Programme Worker

Reporting to: Programme Coordinator

Salary Scale: €34,580- €36, 580 Full Time Per Annum

Overall

The Young Parents Support Programme (YPSP) is a support service for young mothers, young fathers up to the age of 24 and their families from pregnancy until the baby is 2 years of age. It offers support, advocacy and information in all areas of a young parent’s life including health, relationships, parenting, childcare, social welfare entitlements, education, training and anything else about which the mother and father are concerned.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1 to 1 and group supports to enhance and empower the well-being of pregnant or parenting young people.
• Assessing the needs of pregnant and parenting young people to deliver interventions and support to meet the individual needs.
• Identify education, employment and training needs supporting individual young parents to return to/ begin education/ employment.
• Liaising, advocating, and lobbying with statutory agencies in relation to the needs of the individual young parents, ensuring complete wraparound support.
• Maintaining a high standard of accurate and confidential records.
• Managing budgets, financial returns, and relevant funding opportunities alongside the Programme Coordinator.
• Collating metrics, authored reports, and financial reports.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies relating to children and young people.
• Experience of planning, implementing, and reviewing programmes with young people and or families.
• Strong IT and social media skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and CRM databases, ie- Salesforce.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the Young Parent Support Programme national coordinator and YPSP Programmes nationally .

Educational Qualifications

A third level qualification in a relevant discipline is required (Social Care, Social Science, Social Work, Youth Work, Community Work, Psychology, Early Years, etc.).

Experience

• Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience post qualification, which demonstrates an ability to manage and work with young people and their families.

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High motivation, proactive and flexible in their approach
• Ability to work alone and also as a team member.
• Empathy, reliability, and a positive attitude towards work is essential.
• Facilitation skills
• Report drafting and writing skills
• Full, unendorsed driver’s license and use of own car

Garda Vetting Required

Please send an up- to- date CV and cover letter to Ellen Ní Bheachain at ellen@dorasbui.ie or
Ellen Ní Bheachain 
@ Doras Buí, 
Bunratty Drive, 
Coolock, 
Dublin,
D17TF63.

 by Monday 28th July @5pm