Digital Programme Youth Officer

The Youth Officer will be employed by Foróige and will be given a one year fixed term contract of employment. It must be understood, however, that if the position becomes redundant at any time during the contract period, or if funding for the post is discontinued or a post holder fails to perform satisfactorily, employment may be terminated.

Key Responsibilities:

The duties of the Youth Officer shall be notified by the Board of Foróige and or their nominee. The function is achieved through fulfilling the main duties outlined below:

● Working in conjunction with the Senior Youth Officer to develop innovative programmes and interventions to enable project participants to develop digital skills that serve as a conduit for cultural exchange, social understanding and employment opportunities.

● Designing a digital youth work programme that responds to the needs and interests of the young people, incorporating an intergenerational element in line with the delivery targets of the PEACEPLUS Programme.

● Engaging, building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with the target audience.

● Establish and incorporate technology and digital media programmes in line with the delivery targets of the PEACEPLUS Programme.

● Engaging young people in a process of learning and development.

● Designing, implementing and evaluating creative, culturally appropriate and responsive outcomes focused plans and interventions for project participants.

● Ensuring compliance with Foróige policies, procedures and guidelines.

● Building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, particularly other services engaged with young people in the catchment area.

● Administration, systems, budget and resource management.

● Working collaboratively as part of the wider Foróige team.

● Any such other relevant duties as the Board of Foróige and or the Chief Executive or the nominee of the Chief Executive shall deem necessary for the effective implementation of Foróige policies and procedures and the PEACEPLUS Programme.

Professional Qualification and Experience (D: Desirable; E: Essential):

● Education to degree standard, preferably in the area of youth, justice, social or community work (essential). Candidates with exceptional relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications.

● Relevant paid or voluntary experience of working with young people (essential).

● Knowledge and experience of Foróige digital programmes (desirable).

● Knowledge and experience of digital youth work (desirable).

● Paid or voluntary experience working with young people (desirable).

● An understanding of youth work and community work methodologies (desirable).

● Access to a car and a full driving licence (essential).

Person Specification (Essential):

● Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with young people.

● Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively within a pressurised environment.

● Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes.

● Knowledge and experience of systems, processing and administration.

● Flexibility in relation to hours of work to meet the needs of the work.

Benefits to Support You:

Salary: Foróige Youth Officer salary scale: €38,558, €40,163, €41,769, €43,376, €44,982, €46,592, €48,201, €50,601, €53,001. The highest starting point for this role will be point 1.

Annual Leave: 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday.

Employee Assistance Programme: 24 hour, 7 day employee assistance.

Pension: Contributory pension benefits.

Bike to Work Scheme.

Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket.

Training and Development: Structured onboarding together with a 9 day Foróige induction programme and ongoing continuing professional development.

Study Leave: Up to 5 days paid study leave per year of course.

Organisation Culture: Support and supervision policy and practices that support your professional development.

Progression Opportunities.

Career Break: Up to 2 years career break after 3 years service.

Unpaid Leave: Up to 6 months unpaid leave after 1 year service.

Flexible Work: Flexible work practices that support work life balance.

Maternity and Paternity Benefit: Top up maternity and paternity benefit pay.

Other Information:

Garda vetting: Candidates under consideration for employment in Foróige will be subject to Garda vetting.

Hours of work: This is a full time role and you will be expected to work a minimum of 35 hours per week. The position will require flexibility in relation to working hours. It is expected that you will work some late evenings or nights per week (for full time this will be up to 3 late evenings) and occasional weekend work will be required.

Travel: This post will involve domestic travel within Ireland and occasional meetings. Travel and expenses will be paid in accordance with appropriate Foróige rates.