FAIM PROJECT WORKER (F/T)
IN SYNC Youth & Family Services (formerly Kildare Youth Services)
supports young people, children and families in Co. Kildare & West
Wicklow to enable them to live a full and active life within their
communities and society.
The FAIM Project (Family Assessment & Intervention Model) is a
differential response type model. It is an initiative developed by IN
SYNC Youth & Family Services and Tusla, the Child and Family Agency in
Kildare/West Wicklow. It aims to ensure child welfare concerns are
addressed as quickly as possible and to provide children and families
with an assessment of need and a brief intervention based on their
needs. We are now recruiting a Project Worker to join this experienced
team.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY HAVE:
* A recognised third level qualification in one of the following:
* Social Work
* Social Care
* Youth / Community Work
* Early Childhood Care & Education
* Education
* Or a related discipline e.g. Nursing, Psychology, and Early Years
Education etc.
* A minimum of 3 years? experience of working with young people,
children and families in a paid capacity.
* Experience of formally assessing the needs of children and
families who are at risk.
* Experience of planning and implementing brief
interventions/supports in partnership with children and families.
* Experience of preparing clear needs-led reports on children and
families.
* A working knowledge of Children First and of the Children Act
**Apply on the website** (Revised March **Apply on the website**).
In Sync Youth & Family Services will employ the successful candidate
on a 6 month fixed-term contract, including a 2 month probationary
period.
Closing date for applications is 5PM ON TUESDAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**TH OF JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
Interviews are scheduled for Monday June **Apply on the website**th.
If successfully shortlisted for an interview you will be notified on
June **Apply on the website**th.
For job description, person specification and application form
contact: **Apply on the website**
APPLICATIONS BY IN SYNC ELECTRONIC APPLICATION FORM ONLY to: Aoife
Mangan, FAIM Coordinator on **Apply on the website**
_Applications must contain details of three referees (including your
current or most recent employer)._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others