Crosscare Youth Services: Youth Development Officer [1]

Position Title:  Youth Development Officer

Agency/Programme:  Crosscare Youth Services

Location   Crosscare Swords Youth Service

Work Schedule:   20 hours per week to include Monday morning; Wednesday morning and Friday.

Reports to:  Youth Service Manager

Role Purpose:

To deliver the Alternative Learning Programme (ALP) in line with the guidelines from Dublin and Dub Laoghaire ETB focusing on young people in an out of school setting as identified by the Education & Welfare Officer.

The Role:

 General Responsibilities:

• To develop and implement the ALP programmes in line with Dublin & Dun Laoghaire ETB.  
• To keep records relevant to the ALP programme in line with funders requirements.
• To spend 80% of working hours in direct contact with young people, with an emphasis on disadvantaged young people
• To ensure organised programmes fit within the Youth Work Process and Models of Youth Work
• If requested, to engage in evening and weekend work.    
• To attend and participate at staff meetings within the region
• To submit all paperwork within specified time period
• To apply for relevant grants related to ongoing work, in consultation with your Line Manager
• To work within the ethos and values of Crosscare
• To implement the Crosscare Strategy
• To attend training relevant to the work
• To manage challenging behaviours and situations
• To work in collaboration with the existing team
• To carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager

The Holder:

(Qualification/Skills Requirements)    

Requirements:

• Third Level Qualification in Youth Work and a minimum of 2 years experience within this sector.
• Full clean driving licence is essential

Personal Skills/Attributes:

• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Creativity & Innovation
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent organisational, time management & record keeping skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Facilitation and group work skills
• Empathy and understanding
• Negotiation skills

Other:

•  Have an understanding of the work of Crosscare and Swords Youth Service

Application Process   

To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and cover letter to: recruitment@crosscare.ie [2]
Closing date for all applications is Friday, 3rd November 2017 at 5pm.

CROSSCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
This job offer will be made subject to Garda Vetting.