Youthreach Resource Person

Salary Scale

• €41,300 – €68,835 (pre-2011) (based on a 35-hour working week)
• €38,283 – €68,835 (post-2011) (based on a 35-hour working week)

Duties

• Support the Programme Manager on a day-to-day basis in delivering the Youthreach programme, with specific responsibility for soft skills, mentoring, and personal and social development.
• Liaise and work with parents and the relevant agencies, organisations, and community groups based on the needs of the learners and the development of the Centre.
• Complete the administrative duties relevant to the post, including compiling relevant reports, maintaining records, and carrying out other duties as directed by the Programme Manager.
• Participate in direct class contact in keeping with programme needs, as required by the Manager.
• Work with Centre management in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of appropriate responses to education and training needs, including identifying and implementing indicators for education and training outcomes for learners.
• Develop, deliver, and monitor relevant curriculum to agreed Quality Assurance standards in collaboration with the LOETB QA Department.
• Assess and monitor learner coursework and supervise learner work experience for development and certification purposes.
• Ensure that the Centre meets the statutory requirements set down by QQI and other certification providers, including Quality Assurance, Programme Validation, and Learner Assessment.
• Ensure that a high standard of discipline is maintained by all learners.
• Conduct interviews with trainees to assess suitability for the programme.
• Establish and maintain relationships based on partnership and co-operation with local schools, Further Education and Training Centres, statutory and voluntary agencies, and employers.
• Assist in the implementation of a comprehensive and relevant Centre Development Plan for the Youthreach Programme.
• Participate fully in the internal evaluation process as set out in the Youthreach Quality Framework.
• Contribute to the development of Health and Safety policies and procedures and implement these in ways that promote the health, safety, welfare, and wellbeing of Youthreach learners, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in relevant training opportunities and work activities to enhance professional development on an ongoing basis.
• Provide locally agreed substitution cover for absent staff and supervise trainees as necessary.
• Lead the compilation of the annual CEIP Report.
• Organise the Centre's student mentoring programmes and staff supervision.
• Comply with LOETB policies and procedures and undertake other related duties as assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive or other designated officer.

Personal Specification – Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Relevant third-level degree qualification.
• Clear understanding of the SENI Programme.
• Self-motivated and creative.
• Empathy with, and positive regard for, learners.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organise.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• A high degree of motivation and commitment to the student-centred model of learning, as well as a commitment to working with the target group.

Competencies Required

A number of key competencies have been identified as essential for the effective performance of the role and function of Youthreach Resource Person:

• Organisation and Planning.
• Team Work.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
• Specialist Knowledge and Expertise.
• Delivery of Results.

Organisation and Planning

Demonstrates the ability to plan and prioritise work schedules, ensuring the efficient use of all available resources while delivering objectives despite multiple or conflicting demands.

Team Work

Experience working effectively in a team environment, developing and maintaining positive working relationships with others, and sharing information and knowledge where appropriate.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Please give an example that demonstrates your ability to achieve positive results through gaining co-operation and working effectively with a range of different stakeholders.

Specialist Knowledge and Expertise

Briefly outline any relevant experience you have in management, overseeing resources, and implementing robust corporate governance practices.

Delivery of Results

This role requires the successful candidate to deliver results to a high standard. Please provide a brief statement describing where you have demonstrated this.