Youthreach Resource Person

The starting salary for this role is €37,404 per year

Job Summary

The purpose of this role is to provide high-level administrative support to Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). The successful candidate will assist in the delivery of quality services, in line with the organisation's remit, working collaboratively with colleagues across WWETB and the wider community, including schools and Further Education and Training Centres. WWETB is committed to continually improving the quality and effectiveness of its services and systems, spanning multiple functions, including Schools, Further Education and Training Centres, Finance, Human Resources, and Corporate Services. The responsibilities of this role will support these efforts, as detailed below.

Youthreach is an innovative programme launched jointly by the Departments of Education and Youth and Enterprise and Employment for unqualified early school leavers. The programme aims to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to participate fully in society and progress in further education, training and employment. The programme requires staff who are flexible, multi-disciplined and experienced. A high degree of motivation and commitment to the person-centred model of training is essential, as is a commitment to working with the target group.

Key Responsibilities

The Youthreach Resource Person plays a vital role in providing administrative support and ensuring the smooth operation of the assigned area. Working closely with line managers and colleagues, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of services and the achievement of organisational goals.

Duties of Youthreach Resource Person (as outlined under Circular Letter 12/03 and other relevant agreements)

▪ Working with learners with literacy and/or numeracy issues

▪ Responsible to the Co-ordinator on a day-to-day basis for the delivery of the programme.

▪ Direct class contact in keeping with programme needs as required by the ETB subject.

▪ Curriculum development and delivery, implementation of certification procedures, supervision of work experience and delivery of frontline guidance and information as appropriate.

▪ Work with centre management in the planning, delivery and evaluation of appropriate responses to education and training needs, including the identification and implementation of indicators for education and training outcomes for learners.

▪ Work with ETB and centre management to agree and implement a Centre Development Plan for the delivery of Youthreach services and conduct an internal centre evaluation process as set out in the Youthreach Quality Framework.

▪ Maintenance of discipline.

▪ Development and monitoring of programme.

▪ Assessment and monitoring of learner course work.

▪ Conducting interviews of learners.

▪ Administrative duties relevant to the post, including the maintenance of records and the provision of reports as required.

▪ Provide locally agreed substitution cover for absent staff and supervise participants as necessary during lunch breaks and at opening and closing of the centre.

▪ Deputise when necessary for the Centre co-ordinator.

This job description offers a broad outline of the role’s key duties and is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with organisational needs.

Essential Requirements

The following outlines the essential qualifications, skills, and competencies required for candidates applying for the Youthreach Resource Person position. These criteria are designed to ensure that applicants possess the necessary foundation to excel in the role and contribute effectively to the organisation’s goals.

▪ Knowledge and experience of the specialist subject area advertised.

▪ Knowledge and capacity to act as key worker.

▪ Knowledge and experience of a broad range of teaching methods.

▪ Have the capacity to be inspiring and creative, as well as committed to developing individual strengths and a love of education by delivering a quality experience for our learners.

▪ Experience in dealing directly with early school leavers and unemployed young people

▪ Qualification and experience in area of expertise

▪ Clear understanding & empathy with the philosophy of working with young people

▪ Good understanding of post and the work of Youthreach and WWETB

▪ Track record of service delivery and using own initiative

▪ A work history which demonstrates ability to accept change

▪ Strong computer skills

▪ High level of interpersonal skills

▪ Excellent standard of written, verbal and presentation skills

▪ Ability to adopt a flexible approach to achieve goals

▪ Ability to deliver modules/subject specific areas as per advertisement.

Desirable Requirements

▪ Knowledge and experience of LCA and QQI processes.

▪ An interest in extra-curricular activities that would contribute to the wider life of the centre is likely to be an advantage.

▪ Experience delivering courses within a similar setting.

▪ Strong administrative skills

▪ Some experience of interacting with Community & Voluntary Organisations

▪ Ability to make linkages/connections/collaborate with other agencies

▪ Supervisory experience

Eligibility to Apply

Candidates must, by the date of job offer, be:

▪ A citizen of the European Economic Area. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or

▪ A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or

▪ A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or

▪ A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or

▪ A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or

▪ A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa