JOB TITLE: Project Worker, Co. Donegal Youth Drug & Alcohol Education and Prevention Project
Job Reference: FRGJOB_1019

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:

PROJECT WORKER

Project Summary

The aim of the Project is to promote healthier lifestyle choices amongst young people, in particular those using or at risk of using drugs/alcohol, by equipping them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them make positive informed decisions around their own behaviour and health, this is done in an outreach capacity.

The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;

• Education to National Diploma or Degree standard preferably in Youth Work / Youth Justice / Drugs & Alcohol / Health Promotion Work / Social Care (note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications)
• Access to car and full driving licence is essential
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Foróige’s philosophy and approach to
• youth work and engaging young people.

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 Thursday 26th of September at 12pm

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