Youth Officer (Specific Purpose Contracts)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following positions:

Youth Officer (Specific Purpose Contracts)

Ref: YOSP242

In accordance with the Education and Training Board’s Act 2013, the role of City of Dublin ETB is to support the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth services in its functional area and provide such information as may be required by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in relation to this support. This function is delivered in City of Dublin ETB by City of Dublin Youth Services.

City of Dublin ETB provides a range of services through City of Dublin Youth Services including: • Administering grant aid to youth services and projects in Dublin City on behalf of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. • Administering grant aid to interim drugs task force projects on behalf of the Drugs Policy Unit of the Department of Health. • Ensuring value for money in funded organisations. • Ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of management structures at local level, monitoring activities, expenditure and general governance of funded organisations. • Assisting youth projects/services and voluntary youth clubs/groups to develop and deliver services and supports to young people. • Implementation of the DCEDIY National Quality Initiatives & Strategies.

City of Dublin Youth Services co-operates and works with a broad range of statutory and voluntary agencies, both at Dublin city and at national level. We are committed to maintaining strong working relationships within the City of Dublin ETB, Dublin City Council, boards of funded organisations, local community development organisations, and national youth work service providers and regional youth services throughout the country.

Please note that a Panel may be formed from which future specific purpose or fixed term vacancies at Youth Officer Level that may arise may be filled.

Proposed Timeframe Shortlisting will take place on: 19th August 2024 Interviews will commence week beginning: 26th August 2024. *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Location of Position: The position will be based in City of Dublin Youth Services, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. Please note that attendance is required on site five days per week

Salary: €49,877 - €74,979 of the Youth Officer salary scale. Successful candidates will be paid at point 01 on the scale.

Annual Leave: 29 working days per annum.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week.

Essential Requirements:

• A recognised third level qualification in one of the following areas: Youth and Community Work, Social Work, Education or other relevant discipline. • At least 5 years’ experience working in the youth work sector.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience / knowledge of practices and programmes in relation to youth work services / community and voluntary sector, including the National Quality Standards Framework/s. • Experience of developing and implementing strategy, programmes, and initiatives. • Knowledge of DCEDIY Youth Work Schemes and strategies. • Experience of project management in the youth work sector. • Excellent planning, organisation, communication and teamwork skills. • Excellent analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills. • Proven track record of working in partnership and building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent report writing skills and high level of computer literacy. • Experience of financial and budget management and oversight.

Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement, including schemes not specifically mentioned above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer.

Notes: • Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time. Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when forwarding applications are not the responsibility of the City of Dublin ETB. Therefore candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 Noon deadline on the specified closing date. • Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. Please ensure all sections are completed fully and accurately, giving clear evidence of qualifications, skills and experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered. • City of Dublin ETB may contact the named referees and/or employers for a reference should be you called to interview.

For full details and to apply visit:

https://cdetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/JobApply/5718

It is important to note that applicants must create a profile in order to apply for positions via our online system, which can be done via the link above.

Latest date for receipt of completed online application is: 12 noon on Monday 19th August 2024

Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting of candidates may take place. Canvassing will disqualify. City of Dublin ETB is an equal opportunities employer.