Job Details: Solas Project: Youth Worker - Rua Youth Justice Programme


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Solas Project: Youth Worker - Rua Youth Justice Programme


EXPERIENCED YOUTH WORKER - RUA YOUTH JUSTICE PROGRAMME

The Youth Worker will work within the spirit of Solas Project, the
vision of which is an Ireland where all children and young people
truly know their self-worth and can take full advantage of their
potential. We are achieving this through providing a range of
innovative interventions that equip and empower young people to reach
their full potential, live life to the full and participate fully in
society.

Solas Project, as part of its wider justice programme, has piloted
Rua, a new initiative, in **Apply on the website** targeting young
people (**Apply on the website**+) involved in serious levels of
offending. This programme has now been extended for a further four
years. These young people, who will be identified by the Gardai, are
deemed unsuitable for existing Diversion Programmes or have not
successfully engaged with existing programmes. Our staff team is being
expanded to enable us to develop innovative and creative ways of
engaging and motivating the target group. We recognise this work will
be challenging and at times difficulty and are looking for staff who
will be committed, energetic and with the skills to develop a
relationship with the target group.

We invite appropriately qualified individuals to apply who are
committed to the healthy development of young people in Ireland, have
a creative approach to working with our target group, and are
enthusiastic about working within a challenging environment.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday November 4th and Thursday 5th.

JOB TITLE: Experienced Youth Worker

DURATION: initial **Apply on the website**-month contract

HOURS OF WORK: **Apply on the website** hrs a week with some weekend
and evening work required

SALARY: Dependant on skills and experience of successful candidate,
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REPORTS TO: Justice Team Leader

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

* Minimum of TWO-THREE YEARS? experience of working with young
people in a disadvantaged context
* A recognised qualification in one: Youth Work, Social Work, or
related discipline.
* Extensive experience of the not for profit sector in a
disadvantage context
* Innovative approach with the ability to identify and develop new
and fresh ways to expand the programme that will further the
Project?s mission.
* Clean driving licence and use of own car and willingness to drive
* Broad understanding of the criminal justice system and experience
in juvenile justice desirable
* Appreciation and support of the ethos and values of Solas Project

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:

Compassion, Patience, Organisational Astuteness, High Emotional
Intelligence, Resilience, Process Improvement, Reporting Skills,
Change Management, Coaching, Supports Innovation, Developing
Standards, Administrative Writing Skills and People Skills.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The person will be working as part of a team to run a youth justice
programme. Key responsibilities will include:

_PROGRAMME DELIVERY AND DEVELOPMENT_

* Assessing and responding to the needs of the target group; which
can include those involved in prolific offending and presenting with
very challenging behaviour.
* Engaging with the young people, building a sustainable effective
relationship with them and motivating them to work towards achieving
their potential
* Supporting them to make positive lifestyle choices which will
address the complex issues impacting on their lives
* Implement the Rua model through a process of both individual and
group work and through outreach work where required
* Developing innovative and challenging programmes to cater for both
those in the formal education system and those who have been excluded
from formal education
* Enlisting the support of parents, family members, community groups
and other volunteers to enable them to engage effectively with the
target group
* Completing accurately and submitting on time any standard clerical
procedures of expenses, performance reports, annual plans etc.
* Operating efficient office procedures in line with data protection
requirements e.g. filing, keeping records etc.
* Participating actively in the Justice team and the wider Solas
Project team, including attending team meetings/training, and
preparing written reports as required by management and Funders

_OTHER_

* Be familiar with and abide by the project?s policies and
procedures, including child protection and health and safety
guidelines for workers and volunteers.
* Contribute, as requested, to Solas Project?s communications team
including regular updates on the programme.
* To contribute to the wider strategic development of the Project by
playing an active role and assisting in the Project?s other
programmes as required.
* Ensure that the values and ethos of the project are reflected in a
consistent manner in all activities.

PLEASE SEND CV AND COVER LETTER TO ASHLING GOLDEN, JUSTICE TEAM
LEADER, SOLAS PROJECT, UNIT 1 LIBERTY VIEW, LONGS PLACE, DUBLIN 8, OR
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**


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Type: Permanent
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