Youth Officer (Part Time), Kilkenny Youth Skill
Job Reference: FRGJOB_915

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

The specific aim of Youth Skills Kilkenny Initiative is to target young people between 15 and 24 years of age who are not currently in employment, education or training (NEETs), in order for them to attain a level of confidence and agency and build skills to improve their likelihood of reengaging with education, training or employment.

The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;

• Education to National Degree standard (Level 7 minimum).
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Foróige’s philosophy and approach to youth work and engaging young people and families.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience of working with young people experiencing adversity in their lives and planning interventions in order to achieve the best possible outcomes with the young person and their family.
• Experience working with NEETs young people, particularly in delivering programmes to enhance their employability and improved their engagement with education and training.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the national policy framework for children and young people.
• Ability to work in an efficient manner and to lead and motivate others.
• Car owner with full driving licence.

Please view the Job spec for full list of requirements.

Applications for the above vacancy should be made by completing the online application form.

The deadline for returning completed application forms is Thursday 27th June at 12:00pm

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