Director of Services (DOS0925) - Remote / Hybrid

Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland CLG have the following position available. Director of Services (DOS0925) Based in Dublin Remote / Hybrid working available. 

Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland provide unique intensive support programmes, using a strengths-based, wrapround approach employing community-based advocates leading to positive outcomes for young people and families. In 2024 we worked with over 700 young people and families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation making a huge difference to the lives of children, young people and families at a senior management level. You will be part of the Executive Team setting the strategic direction of YAP Ireland working within a strengths-based model. This includes managing the service manager team delivering frontline services, the negotiation of new services, policy and strategic development, financial management, representing the organisation to funders and in the public domain and deputising for the CEO.

The post offers:

• A competitive salary of €82,488 per annum  
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day per year service (up to 5 years)
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families in your community and society as a whole   
• A huge amount of flexibility and work / life balance - YAP Ireland operates a remote / hybrid working policy  
• The opportunity to join a growing, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation   
• Employer contribution to PRSA   
• To be part of a positive working environment - 94% of employees of employees agreed that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (staff opinion survey 2024) 

Qualifications:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Social Work, Youth and Community, Social Science, Child Care, Psychology, Child Psychology, etc,

Desirable:

• Post-graduate qualification in one of the above-listed fields.
• Certificate or qualification in Management, Leadership, Project Management or related field

Experience

Essential:

• At least five years previous experience in leading and managing the delivery of children and families services at a senior management level
• Five years’ experience of service and policy development including Human Resources,
• Health and Safety, Child and Adult Safeguarding, Quality Assurance etc.,
• Three years’ experience of budget setting and prudent financial management

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact CEO Siobhán on 087 2927994. 

Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 30 th September at 5pm

Interviews will take place on: Week of 13 th October in Dublin

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