Position Title: Youth Justice Worker
Employer: Crosscare delivers services with a servant leadership ethos. Crosscare’s Homeless, Youth, Information and Advocacy Teams support those most in need with Love, Respect and Excellence.
Programme: Crosscare Youth Services
Location: Finglas Youth Service
Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week. Full-time including 3 evenings and occasional weekends, as required.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: €38,769 - €57,011 depending on experience
Reporting to: Project Manager
Role Purpose
The position of Youth Justice Worker is funded by the European Social Fund (2021-2027) and the Irish Youth Justice Service, Department of Justice and Equality. The Youth Diversion Projects are supported by the Irish Youth Justice Service in conjunction with An Garda Síochána.
General Responsibilities
Identify, engage and work directly with project participants on issues related to their offending, substance use and/or antisocial behaviour through engaging them in a youth work process;
Process referrals to the project through the Referral Committee;
Work in partnership with Gardaí and local agencies that participants may be linked with to develop appropriate responses to their needs;
Keep project records and provide updates and reports as requested, including drafting of the Annual Plan in consultation with the Gardaí;
Attend the Project Committee meetings, providing progress updates as required;
Provide youth work interventions in the catchment area in line with the Youth Diversion Project plan as approved by the Project Committee;
Work with participants on improving their participation in sustainable employment by identifying pathways towards employment, including second chance education and training, and work on combating discrimination in accessing and progressing in the labour market, promoting acceptance of diversity in the workplace;
Take part in approved training for developing the Youth Diversion Project and carry out any other duties deemed necessary by Crosscare, IYJS, Gardaí or the project committee for the development of the project and fulfilment of the annual plan.
Essential And Desirable Requirements
Applicants must have a third level qualification in Youth Work (or other relevant discipline) to Degree level.
A minimum of 1 year experience within this sector working with challenging young people.
Full clean driving licence and own transport is an advantage.
Garda Vetting will apply to this role.
Personal Attributes
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Creativity & innovation
Ability to work on own initiative
Flexibility and adaptability
Excellent organisational, time management & record keeping skills
Excellent report writing skills
Excellent facilitation, individual and group work skills
Empathy and understanding
Other
Have an understanding of the work of Crosscare
Have an understanding of Youth Diversion Projects
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Generous annual leave
Additional leave for long service
Training and Development Programmes
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Doctor Service
Competitive pension plan
Bike to Work Scheme
EEO Statement
Crosscare is committed to being an inclusive employer and actively encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We strive to achieve a positive working environment for our people, enabling us to create a comfortable working environment while allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
If you have a disability and require accommodations to be made during or after the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate you.
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