JOB TITLE: Youth Officer, Loobagh Area UBU Youth Project
Job Reference: FRGJOB_1084

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 provides a range of interventions and services to local young people, particularly those at risk /disadvantaged.

These interventions/services will include:

• Community based youth groups
• Direct work, special interest and preventative programmes
• Personal development programmes
• Programmes to support young people in school and family situations
• School holiday activity programmes
• Identifying and responding to local youth issues
• Involving the community in the project
• Recruiting, training and supporting volunteer adult youth leaders.

The successful applicant will have the following essential requirements;

• Education to National Diploma or Degree standard preferably in Youth / Community Work / Social care etc (note: candidates with exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree qualifications)
• Access to car and full driving licence
• Ability to engage target group

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 30th January at 12pm

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