Ballymun Regional Youth Resource (BRYR) is a youth work organisation working for the welfare and development of 10-24 yr. olds in Ballymun. BRYR’s mission is to play a part in building a stronger Ballymun community. BRYR does so by putting in place a range of resources for young people to help them have a happy, healthy and successful transition to adulthood. As young people, and eventually as adults, our young people will create a more independent and vibrant Ballymun

This is a full-time position, 39 hours per week (excluding time off for lunch periods), salary commensurate with the DSP scale (€33,259 – €40,170 per annum).  Holidays and other conditions are in line with the DSP Community Employment Operational Guidelines.

Duties:

The Community Employment Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the BRYR Youth Specific Employment CE Scheme – Re-Engage – and ensuring that all Re-Engage activities support the overall strategic vision of BRYR where young people:

Will have a wide range of positive experiences which support their true sense of identity, realise their potential and participate as full and active citizens in a secure and peaceful society;
Will know their rights and have these rights protected and promoted;
Will understand their responsibilities to self and others
and are valued, understood, involved, feel safe and supported.

Key responsibilities will include:

·Manage and supervise the operation of the DSP Community Employment Scheme.

·Administration of the DSP accounts and budgets.

·Book keeping.

·Payroll.

·Supervise general office duties.

·Report directly to the BRYR Manager, prepare reports & attend Board meetings.

·Effect policy in relation to best practice employment of CE participants.

·Ensure the implementation of all up to date legislation in policies regarding employment of CE participants.

·Supervision of CE scheme participants.

·Development of Individual Development Learning Plans for each CE participant.

·Sourcing of FETAC and other accredited training.

·Work closely with sponsor groups.

·Liaise with Community/Business partners to source job opportunities.

·To perform such other reasonable duties as requested by the BRYR Manager and/or Board of Directors

·Plan the service user daily time table which will include one to one time, group work sessions and other interventions.

·Provide a platform where one to one care and goal setting sessions offer young people the setting to explore their potential and address any obstacles which may hinder their personal, social, educational, training and development needs.

·To record and keep accurate, up to date project records, including participant files, daily/weekly group feedback sheets, programme reviews, attendance records, incident and accident sheets.

·To raise awareness of and to promote the work of the project through networking and liaising with the relevant agencies and individuals.

·To commit to a continuous professional development of motivational approaches and effective interventions within an educational and youth work setting.

·To attend identified and appropriate professional training.

·To work effectively on one’s own initiative as well as part of a team in accordance with the projects organisational structures, ethos and procedures.

·To attend and participate in appraisals and supervision process as required, and to use this opportunity to reflect upon professional practice, to request and receive support and guidance, and to identify strengths, weaknesses and training needs.

·To provide support and supervision of staff team in line with the above.

·To work within and adhere to the projects policies, procedures and good practice guidelines.

·To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the BRYR Manager from time to time.

Candidates must have:

A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience
A major 3rd level qualification (NFQ Level 6 or higher) (minor/component awards at Level 6  or higher are insufficient)
A knowledge of barriers facing unemployed young  people and an understanding of the principles relating to community development and social inclusion
Own transport
Garda vetting will be required
Knowledge of FETAC and QQI qualifications is an added advantage.
Previous CE Supervisor experience is desirable

Application Process

Applicants should include a cover letter (no more than 1 page) stating how they meet the requirements for the position and an up-to-date CV (no more than 2 pages), including details of referees.  Please note that referees will not be contacted without prior permission.

Applications should be marked CE Supervisor Vacancy and sent to by email to: sinead.ryan@bryr.ie or by post:  Sinead Ryan, HR Administrator, The Reco Central Youth Facility, Sillogue Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11. Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 31st Dec 2015.

Interviews will take place on the week of 25th January 2016 with a start date 8th February.

BRYR is an equal opportunities employer.