Foróige: Youth Officer, Early School Leavers Programme
JOB TITLE: Youth Officer, Early School Leavers Programme
Job Reference: FRGJOB_1023
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 Project aims to equip young people with the knowledge skills and attitudes necessary for their appropriate and full participation in society. The project is community based and has a particular focus on young people aged 12 to 15 years who are out of school.
The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;
- Education to Degree standard preferably in the area of Youth/ Justice/ Social / Community Work (candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications).
- A minimum of 1 year’s relevant work experience.
- Ability to relate to young people and engage the target group.
- Paid or voluntary, experience working with young people.
- Access to a car and full driving licence.
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.