JOB TITLE : Youth Officer (Part Time), Kildare Young Parents Support Project
Job Reference: FRGJOB_855

Foróige 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. Foróige is currently recruiting for the following position:

YOUTH OFFICER

Project Summary

The Kildare Young Parents Support Project YPSP is a new service to be established and provided by Foróige, in partnership with Tusla. It offers support in all areas of the young person’s life – health, relationships, accommodation, social welfare entitlements, education, training, child development, parenting, childcare, legal issues, antenatal education, and anything concerning the young parents' life.

The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;

• Education to National Degree standard.
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Foróige’s philosophy and approach to youth work and engaging young people and families
• Ability to work in an efficient manner and to lead and motivate others.
• Car owner with full driving licence

Please view the Job spec for a full list of requirements.

Applications for the above vacancy should be made by completing the online application form.

The deadline for returning completed application forms is Thursday 25th April at 12pm.

Foróige is committed to a policy of Equality of Opportunity in its employment practices.