Youth Officer

Key Responsibilities

The Youth Officer will be employed by Foróige and will be given a contract of employment. It must be understood, however, that if the position becomes redundant at any time during the period of the contract, if the funding for the post is discontinued, or if 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:

• Developing innovative programmes and interventions to meet the needs and interests of young people, as identified by the ETB as a priority.
• Engaging, building, and maintaining strong, positive relationships with the target groups on both a group and one-to-one basis.
• Engaging young people in a process of learning and development.
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating creative, culturally appropriate, 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.
• Operating in accordance with the rules and requirements of the UBU Your Place Your Space programme.
• Administration, systems, budget, and resource management.
• Working collaboratively as part of the wider Foróige team.
• Carrying out any other relevant duties as the Board of Foróige and/or the Chief Executive Officer, or the nominee of the Chief Executive, shall deem necessary for the effective implementation of the policies and programmes of Foróige and UBU Your Place Your Space.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education to Degree standard, preferably in 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 working with young people. (Essential)
• Access to a car and a full driving licence. (Desirable)

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 working hours 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 per annum, pro-rated for part-time hours.

The highest starting point for this role will be Point 1, depending on experience.

Annual Leave

• 29 days annual leave plus Good Friday, pro-rated.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Pension

• Contributory pension benefits.

Additional Benefits

• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Commuter Travel Tax Saver Ticket.
• Structured onboarding together with a 9-day Foróige Induction Programme.
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Up to 5 days paid study leave per year of course.
• Support and Supervision policy and practices that support professional development.
• Progression opportunities.
• Career Break of up to 2 years after 3 years' service.
• Unpaid Leave Break of up to 6 months after 1 year of service.
• Flexible work practices that support work-life balance.
• Top-up maternity and paternity benefit pay.