The initiative’s catchment area is Cavan urban electoral district (ED) targeting vulnerable, disadvantaged young people (16-24 years old) who may not be in regular education, training or employment. This is a new initiative and aims to enable young people to re-engage with education and/or training and employment and develop life skills that foster good relations, build confidence and resilience, enhancing their employability prospects.

The Youth Officer will work a minimum of 35 hours per week.

The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;
Education to National Diploma or Degree standard preferably in youth work / addiction / health promotion (note: candidates with a Diploma and with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications)
A minimum of 1 year relevant paid / voluntary experience working with young people affected by drugs, alcohol or related problems
Access to car and full driving licence
Ability to mentor/advise youth and families on options available.
An understanding of Youth Work and Community Work methodologies

Please view the job spec below for full details on all requirements.

Applications for this vacancy should be made by way of Foróige Job Application form only.

The full job spec and Foróige Job application form can be downloaded from this page and can also be downloaded from the ‘careers’ section of our website www.foroige.ie or can be requested by emailing hr@foroige.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00pm Thursday 29th September 2016

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