We are recruiting for 2 full-time Youth Justice Workers

ALF Project in Athlone and FUSION Project Tullamore

Youth Diversion Projects are community based, multi-agency youth crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have been involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour by providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility and improve long term employability prospects.

These projects engage young people in needs led interventions incorporating personal and social development as well as education based programmes.

Reporting to a Project Co-ordinator, the Youth Diversion Project Worker will be part of a dynamic team supporting young people who live in the communities of our project areas.

The successful applicant(s) will have the following requirements:

• Education to Degree standard preferably in Youth / Education / Health Promotion or similar (note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications).
• 1 year experience in a Youth Diversion Project or similar role (exclusive of student placement experiences).
• Access to car and full Irish Driving licence.
• Relevant paid or voluntary experience of working with young people.
• Demonstrate the capacity to engage this 12-18 aged cohort of young people in creative and innovate initiatives that best responds to the needs of their specific needs.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the principles of youth diversion work for the 12-18 age cohort.
• Strong Computer literacy and excellent communication skills.
• Experience of interagency working and a full driving licence and use of own car is highly desirable. Candidates must be computer literate with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, outlining motivation and suitability for the post, confirmation of Drivers Licence / Own Transport alongside a comprehensive CV to the Service Manager by email tmoore@youthworkmidlands.org

Closing date for applications is Friday 20 September 2024

Job description and salary scale is available on request.

A panel may be formed from which future positions funded from a variety of sources may be filled. www.youthworkmidlands.org

Youth Work Ireland Midlands is an equal opportunities employer.