Youth Worker Youth Programme Coordinator (Maternity Leave Cover) Ozanam House Community Resource Centre, 53 Mountjoy Square West, Dublin 1

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1 A safe place where people learn and grow, that serves our needs and enriches our lives in a supportive, fun and caring environment Job Description JOB TITLE: Youth Worker Youth Programme Coordinator (Maternity Leave Cover) JOB HOLDER: Vacant REPORTS TO: Project Manager LOCATION: Ozanam House Community Resource Centre, 53 Mountjoy Square West, Dublin 1 REGION: East DATE OF JOB DESCRIPTION: 1 st December PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Youth Worker - Youth Programme Coordinator will cover a period of maternity leave and will implement organisational aims and objectives, continuing to provide a comprehensive and cohesive youth service to children and young people in Ozanam House. In doing so, they will oversee all aspects of all youth programmes in Ozanam House for children and young people aged from 5-18 years of age 2. ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 10,500 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. The SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing and hostels, community care, shops, administration and other specialist areas.

2 The Society is a Christian based organisation with a strong sense of Gospel values. The founder of the Society, Blessed Frederick Ozanam, was a devout Catholic and his legacy of spirituality remains a key element of the make- up of every Conference within the Society. It is normal practice within the Society that prayers are said at the beginning and end of Conference meetings or at other meetings where members are in attendance as this underpins the ethos of the Society. Ozanam House is a community resource centre operated by the Society and located in Dublin s North Inner City. The centre was opened in September 2002 and since then we have continued to develop various programmes and projects aimed at addressing the issue of social exclusion as well as the many needs of the local community. These include a Childcare service, youth programmes and projects, a suite of adult education programmes and community programmes for the elderly members of the community. One of the key areas in the centre is the Youth Programmes and projects. As the centre has developed over the past twelve years and has become widely known within the community as a quality service provider, the demand from local children and young people to become involved in activities in the centre has increased. To that end we provide a number of year round youth programmes catering for children and young adults aged 5 to 18 years. These include youth clubs, music classes, grinds clubs and summer projects. All of the youth programmes give the young people a chance to find their hidden sometimes buried talents in a safe, fun, learning and social environment. They not only develop skills, but also develop new lifelong friendships and a respect for themselves and those around them as well as an enhanced sense of self-worth and belief. 3. GUIDANCE AND AUTHORITY The Youth Worker - Youth Programme Coordinator will report to and be supported by the Project Manager on a daily basis.

3 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES ACCOUNTABILITIES HOW ACHIEVED Ensuring a quality service is maintained in each programme. By coordinating and facilitating all youth programmes working directly with the volunteers and children. Support all young people engaging in youth programmes in Ozanam House. Through planning and evaluating each of the programmes. Implement the Ozanam House volunteer policy. Support all volunteers in their engagement in youth programmes. Oversee a quality programme of activities in all youth programmes Promote Ozanam House Youth Programmes within the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, local groups and within the wider community. Involvement in our volunteer recruitment, induction and training where appropriate. Facilitating involvement in all programmes, identifying training needs and implementing training programmes. Ongoing evaluation of programmes, focusing on the needs of the children. Advertising the programmes within the community, representing the centre locally where appropriate. Coordinate a youth leadership programme. Assist in accessing funding and resources for all youth programmes in the centre. Keep adequate records and files following policies and procedures in this regard. Through planning and working directly with the Project Manger and volunteers with Ozanam House. Sourcing new funding opportunities and applying for existing grants. Record applications and information for all youth programmes service users.

4 Keep up to date and accurate financial records of all monies spent according to the budget allocated to the programmes. Using the in-house spreadsheets and liaising with management on all finance matters. To undertake any additional duties allocated to you. Report to the Project Manager on a daily basis and to the Board of Management on a quarterly basis. By the Project Manager on an ad hoc basis Using the in-house reporting system on all aspects of the youth programmes. 5. CHALLENGES Overseeing all aspects of the programmes efficiently and effectively in a busy, pressurised and multi task environment. Engaging with the various programmes, children, young people & volunteers. Supporting their development and the needs of the youth programmes. Promoting the youth programmes within the organisation and the community. 5. Hours of Work The hours for this position will be 37.5 hours per week. The working week will be Tuesday to Saturday. Hours will be wide and varied as the role will oversee all activities of each individual programme with most contact hours occurring in the evening. Evening and weekend hours will apply. 6. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS TO UNDERTAKE THE ROLE Background and qualifications: This would involve a professionally endorsed qualification in Youth & Community work with at least two years experience of working with young people OR An equivalent professional qualification or relevant degree plus two years experience of working with young people. OR No formal qualification but having worked as a full time youth worker for at

5 least five years. General Experience: Face-to-face youth work experience Experience in coordinating programmes for young people. Experience of working with volunteers Experience of programme development Experience of work with other community, voluntary and/or statutory agencies Knowledge, skills and aptitudes: Youth work theory & practice Good communication skills Facilitation & group work Listening and trust building Energised and motivated individual who has an empathy and understanding of our organisation goals. Written skills - planning, evaluation & reporting Disposition: Resourcefulness & commitment to the role. Flexibility & empathy towards our service users. Honest & trustworthy Enjoy being part of progressive and energetic team 7. MAIN TERM & CONDITIONS Contract type: Specific Purpose contract to cover a period of maternity leave Hours: Pension: 37.5 Hours per week (Exclusive of meal breaks). Some evening and weekend work will apply 5% Employers contribution 5% Employee contribution Salary: 27,000 30,000k

6 Organisation chart Tony Rock Project Manager Youth Programme Co-ordinator The information contained in this job description is a true and accurate reflection of the job as at the date specified. Job Holder.. Line Manager.