JOB TITLE: Youth Officer, Ballyphehane / Greenmount UBU
Job Reference: FRGJOB_1022

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 is currently recruiting for the following position:

YOUTH OFFICER

Project Summary

UBU Projects are managed by Foróige and funded by the Cork Education and Training Board.
UBU Projects endeavour to support young people aged 10 – 24 years of age in fulfilling their potential through voluntary participation in structured non-formal programmes and activities which are specifically tailored to their needs. UBU Projects aim to equip young people with the knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for their appropriate and full participation in society.
They are community based and have a particular focus on young people who may be experiencing disadvantage or at risk.

The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;

• Education to 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 work experience.
• Ability to mentor/advise youth and families on options available.
• Ability to engage target group.
• Skills in empowering others and facilitating development.
• Access to car and full Irish driving licence.
• An understanding of Youth Work and Community Work methodologies.

Please view the Job spec for full list of requirements.

Applications for the above vacancy should be made by way of Foróige Application form which is available here.

The full job spec and Foróige application form are available to download from our website www.foroige.ie

The deadline for returning completed application forms is 12pm Thursday 3rd of October

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