Mentoring Programme Officer and Comhairle na nÓg Co-Ordinator

Key Responsibilities

The Mentoring Programme Officer and Comhairle na nÓg Co-Ordinator will be employed by Foróige on an ongoing 4-day contract. It must be understood that if the position becomes redundant at any time during the period of the contract, or if the funding of the post is discontinued, or if a post holder fails to perform satisfactorily, employment may be terminated.

Key Responsibilities

Mentoring

The duties of the Programme Officer, in carrying out any functions which may be involved in or arise out of the appointment, shall be as notified by the Organisation's National Council and/or its Chief Executive from time to time.

These duties will include:

● Implementing and operating the Mentoring Programme locally in the Longford and Offaly regions.

● Recruiting volunteer mentors, assessing their suitability and providing training, ongoing support and recognition.

● Liaising and networking with key referral agencies to seek referrals of young people aged 8–18 years to the programme, conducting an intake process to assess the programme's suitability to meet the needs of these young people.

● Setting up and supervising matches between young people and volunteer mentors and providing support to the young people, volunteer mentors and parents/guardians as appropriate.

● Organising and facilitating group activities for matches.

● Implementing a case management approach to the role using the programme's Salesforce system.

● Operating efficient office procedures in line with GDPR requirements and recording HR and financial data using Foróige's HR and financial data processing system.

● Attending team meetings and preparing written reports as required for Management and Funders.

● Any such other duties as the National Council and/or the Chief Executive shall deem necessary for the effective implementation of the policy and programmes of Foróige and the Mentoring Programme.

Comhairle na nÓg

These duties will include:

● Ensuring that regular meetings of Longford Comhairle na nÓg take place.

● Being responsible for organising, planning and facilitating meetings of the Longford Comhairle na nÓg and assisting the members in drawing up meeting agendas and organising necessary requirements for meetings.

● Progressing key issues identified by Longford Comhairle na nÓg.

● Working with the Comhairle to build their capacity to enable them to identify and research issues of concern to young people, agree a work programme and prioritise areas of work on an ongoing basis.

● Enabling the development of the capacity of the Comhairle to carry out their role in representing the views and perspectives of young people in Longford on decision-making structures at local and national levels. He/She will provide training, support, advice and guidance to members, empowering them to become effective leaders.

● Promoting Longford Comhairle na nÓg.

● Empowering young people to be fully involved in Longford Comhairle na nÓg.

● Supporting Longford Comhairle na nÓg in their committee positions.

● Providing ongoing training and support to Comhairle.

Supporting the Functions of the Advisory Committee and Developing Links with Key Agencies

● Co-ordination of meetings, AGM, Agenda Days, events and seminars.

● Working to support the Comhairle in the planning and co-ordination of meetings, the Annual General Meeting, events and seminars that are an integral part of the Longford Comhairle na nÓg.

Administration of Project

● Carrying out all administrative responsibilities of the post, including report writing, budgeting and recording of work in relation to Longford Comhairle na nÓg.

Professional Qualifications and Experience

(D: Desirable; E: Essential)

● Education to National Diploma or Degree standard, preferably in Youth, Justice or Health Promotion work. (E)

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

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

● Experience and understanding of mentoring would be an advantage. (D)

● Experience of using Salesforce or another case management system. (D)

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 national team.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft summary information and correspondence.

● Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of contacts and build and maintain effective working relationships.

● Excellent standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

● Ability to follow organisational guidelines and processes.

● Knowledge and experience of systems, processing and administration, including the use of Google Workspace.

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

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 2.

Annual Leave: 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday.

EAP: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Pension: Contributory pension benefits.

Bike to Work Scheme

Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket

Training & Development: Structured onboarding together with a 9-day Foróige Induction Programme and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

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

Organisation Culture: Support and Supervision policies 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's service.

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

Maternity and Paternity Benefit: Top-up Maternity and Paternity Benefit pay.