Job Title: Senior Youth Justice Workers x 2, Corrib and RAD YDP
Reference Number: FRGJOB_866

Foróige, the National Youth Development Organisation has opportunities for enthusiastic youth workers to join our dynamic team. The positions are suitable to individuals who want to develop their professional careers in youth work in roles that are both flexible and rewarding. These projects are part of a network of Youth Diversion Projects; funded by the Department of Justice and by the European Social Fund and Dormant Accounts, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána under the new Youth Justice Strategy 2021 – 2027.

YDPs engage young people in a range of needs led interventions, such as personal and social development programmes, skills building activities, education, training and employment support and social enterprise initiatives, all based on their unique circumstances.

Please view the Job spec for full list of requirements.

• Education to minimum Degree level (Level 7 NFQ) in a relevant discipline
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with young people and families experiencing dversity in their lives and in planning interventions in order to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Experience working with families and parents particularly in delivering parenting and whole family programmes
• Experience in establishing, leading and coordinating new and innovative responses to youth needs.
• Ability to work in an efficient manner and to lead and motivate others.
• Car owner with full driving licence.

Applications for the above vacancy should be made by way of Foróige Application form which is available here.

The full job spec and Foróige application form are available to download from our website www.foroige.ie

The deadline for returning completed application forms is Thursday 9th of May at 12pm

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