Job Description:
Under the guidance & supervision of the SCP Co-ordinator, a Project Worker’s duties will include the following; To report and work under the direction of the School Completion Programme management and the Co-ordinator in relation to all aspects of the project.
To provide direct support to the targeted young people via participation in clubs and activities.
To identify the needs of the students and develop appropriate interventions.
To design, implement and evaluate structured individual and group work interventions/sessions to targeted children.
To build relationships with target students.
To assist in the organisation and to participate in the provision of in-school, out of school, after school and holiday time supports for the targeted young people.
To organise and facilitate summer programmes, transfer programmes, homework and activity clubs as assigned by the SCP Co-ordinator.
To liaise with relevant voluntary and statutory agencies to ensure maximum benefit to the targeted students.
To assist with evaluations, reviews and future planning of the programme.
To comply with Tusla Guidelines in relation to report writing/planning and record keeping of work undertaken.
To be open to undertaking additional tasks as deemed necessary.
This Job Description is a guide to the general range of duties. It is not intended to be either definitive or restrictive and will be subject to periodic review.

Person specification:
The ideal candidate should have:
A Third level Qualification in one of the following: education/teaching, youth/community work, social care/science or a related discipline and a minimum of one year’s relevant work experience.
Ability to develop programmes to meet the needs of our students.
Knowledge of/experience in delivering manualised/evidence based programmes used with young people.
Experience of working with young people within a supportive environment (in one to one settings and in group settings).
Experience working with families and young people at risk.
Excellent communication planning, organisational, networking and report writing skills, and
Be ICT proficient.
In accordance with the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts 2012 to 2016, Garda Vetting is a standard requirement for the successful candidate.
Full driver’s license essential – successful candidate must have own transport

Term of contract:
The initial contract runs from 2nd September 2019 to 31st July 2020 (funding dependant). Part time hours 32 per week. Full time equivalent 37 hours per week.
Current salary scale as per City of Dublin Youth Work Scale [Pro Rata]

Please note interviews will take place on Thursday 15th August, 2019.
Applications by CV – 5 copies – and cover letter must be forwarded to:
HR Department, Kildare and Wicklow ETB, Level 5, Aras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare by 12 noon on Friday, 19th July 2019.