Youth Worker Youth Information Service Castleblayney

To work as part of the overall YWICM team to deliver an effective and innovative youth service for County Monaghan.

Have the option to work primarily over a 3 day week.

Flexible schedule as agreed with Line Manager.

15 Days Annual Leave + 4x Gift Days & Bank Holidays (Based on 3 day week)

Opportunity to work in a needs led. Young person centered service.

To be responsible for the implementation of the Youth Information Project, delivering programmes on a flexible basis as required by young people at times when they are available to access them.

To take a leadership role in developing and supporting programmes and development opportunities that arises through the project.

To provide a service that responds to needs of young people in identified areas of work through provision of programmes and services.

Recruitment and training of volunteers sufficient to meet the demands of the service.

To be responsible for the supervision and management of volunteers within their area, ensuring that the service is of high quality and is in line with the values and policies of the organisation.

To model “best practice” for volunteers within the service.

To act at all times within organizational policy and practice guidelines and to take immediate appropriate action when necessary.

To ensure that accurate and efficient records are maintained and reports completed for management, board and funders when requested.

To support the Youth Information Project and Youth Work Ireland Cavan Monaghan in its development and growth.

To engage in any other duties requested by the Team Leader or Director. This includes involvement in the organisations campaigning and lobbying, training and research, supporting other areas of work and fundraising initiatives.

To attend team meetings and other meetings at the request of the Team Leader or Regional Director.

To represent Youth Work Ireland Cavan Monaghan and Include Youth Service on committees relevant to the area of work as directed by the team leader.

To be a positive contributor to the overall Youth Service Team in Monaghan and Cavan.

Essential Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a full driving licence as travelling between centres will be essential to the role.

Candidates should possess a third level graduate qualification in Youth Work, Social Studies or a related field or 3 year's experience.

Candidates should have excellent IT Skills.

Essential Experience:

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working with young people either in a paid or voluntary capacity

Essential Knowledge:

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a theoretical and practical knowledge of youth work, group work, project development and reporting requirements within the sector.

Essential Abilities and Attributes:

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills.

Candidates should possess excellent presentation skills.

Candidates must be aligned with our organisational values.