Manager – Blakestown & Mountview Youth Initiative

BMYI is funded by HSE addiction services, Túsla and Blanchardstown Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force. It is based in a purpose built facility and it aims to engage young people and their families at risk of drug and alcohol use in youth development, education support and family work.

We are now recruiting for the post of Full time Manager

Candidates will be expected to have:
Essential:
A minimum of five years’ experience working within a youth work setting
Hold a 3rd level qualification to a minimum of degree level in youth work, social studies or related discipline
Experience of strategic planning and financial management
Knowledge of implementation of a Governance framework informed by best practice
Experience of leading or managing a team of staff
Excellent communication, leadership, motivation and report writing skills

Desirable
Experience of management in a youth or community setting
Worked with a voluntary Board of Management
Knowledge of National Youth Strategy, National Drug Strategy and Child Protection Legislation.
Facilities management experience
Strategic networking skills
Please apply with application form to sharonh@bmyi.ie or to the Chairperson, BMYI, Blakestown Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 12th July at 5pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Salary scaled aligned to HSE Social Work Team Leader Scale.

First round interviews will take place on 21st July.

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