Job Details: Crosscare - Swords Youth Service: Youth Development Officer (Part-Time)


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Crosscare - Swords Youth Service: Youth Development Officer (Part-Time)


POSITION TITLE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

AGENCY/PROGRAMME: Crosscare Youth Services

LOCATION: Crosscare Swords Youth Service

WORK SCHEDULE: **Apply on the website** hours per week. Tuesday:
9.**Apply on the website**am ? 5pm. Wednesday: 9.**Apply on the
website**am ? 7.**Apply on the website**pm. Thursday: 9.**Apply on
the website**am ? 5pm.

SALARY: **Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website** (pro rata).

REPORTS TO: Youth Service Manager

ROLE PURPOSE:

This role involves working across two programmes within the service.
To deliver the Alternative Learning Programme (ALP) in line with the
guidelines from Dublin and Dub Laoghaire ETB focusing on young people
in an out of school setting as identified by the Education & Welfare
Officer.
To engage with young people on Garda Youth Diversion Project linking
them with the Work to Learn Programme.

THE ROLE:

_GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:_

* To develop and implement the ALP programmes in line with Dublin &
Dun Laoghaire ETB.
* To keep records relevant to the ALP programme in line with funders
requirements.
* To spend **Apply on the website**% of working hours in direct
contact with young people, with an emphasis on disadvantaged young
people
* To source work placements for young people on the Garda Youth
Diversion Project as part of the Work to Learn Programame.
* To ensure organised programmes fit within the Youth Work Process
and Models of Youth Work
* When requested, to engage in evening and weekend work.
* To attend and participate at staff meetings within the region
* To submit all paperwork within specified time period
* To apply for relevant grants related to ongoing work, in
consultation with your Line Manager
* To work within the ethos and values of Crosscare
* To implement the Crosscare Strategy
* To attend training relevant to the work
* To manage challenging behaviours and situations
* To work in collaboration with the existing team
* To carry out any other duties assigned by your line manager

THE HOLDER:
(QUALIFICATION/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS)

_REQUIREMENTS:_

* Third Level Qualification in Youth Work and a minimum of 2 years?
experience within this sector.
* Full clean driving licence is essential

_PERSONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:_

* Communication skills
* Teamwork
* Creativity & Innovation
* Flexibility and adaptability
* Excellent organisational, time management & record keeping skills
* Excellent report writing skills
* Facilitation and group work skills
* Empathy and understanding
* Negotiation skills

_OTHER:_

* Have an understanding of the work of Crosscare and Swords Youth
Service.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and cover letter to: **Apply
on the website**.
Clearly stating in the subject link: PT Youth Development Officer
Swords Youth Services.

Closing date for all applications is: Thursday, **Apply on the
website**th November, **Apply on the website** @ 5pm

_CROSSCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
_THIS JOB OFFER WILL BE MADE SUBJECT TO GARDA VETTING._


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Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others

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