Foróige is the National Youth Development Organisation, which promotes and fosters youth development through the operation of various youth services in urban and rural areas throughout the country. Foróige in partnership with Young Persons Probation Service is currently recruiting for the following position: Project Coordinator, West View Project.

The project provides services that meet with the Day Care Centre Order requirements of the Children’s Act 2001. This will be a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months.

The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;

Education to Degree standard in Youth Work / Social Work or other relevant discipline
(Note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications)
A minimum of 3 years professional paid experience of working face-to-face with at risk youth (12-18 year olds) in a youth justice setting.
Experience in line managing staff
Be able to design, deliver and evaluate appropriate individualised interventions plans that address the challenging behaviour of the young people.
Have high level report writing skills.
Access to a Car and Full Driving Licence

Applications for the above vacancy should be made by way of Foróige Application form.

To receive the full Job Spec on the above post and the Foróige application form, please contact Foróige Head Office by emailing hr@foroige.ie

The deadline for returning completed application forms is 5.00pm Monday 8th June 2015

Foróige is committed to a policy of Equality of Opportunity in its employment practices.

PLEASE NOTE: A panel may be formed from which future positions funded from a variety of sources may be filled.