Job Opportunity: Youth Engagement and Participation Programme Coordinator
This role involves delivering a youth engagement and participation programme for separated children seeking international protection.
The provision of a youth engagement and participation programme for separated children seeking international protection, particularly Ukrainian children and young people in receipt of temporary protection, being cared for by social services.
This role will involve working closely with the EPIC team, social services staff, and unaccompanied minor youth in Donegal to develop and support youth engagement and participation opportunities.
* Ongoing consultation with children and young people to inform bespoke YEP programmes, activities and opportunities for participation.
* Work with local organisations and networks to ensure that separated children and young people in these regions have knowledge of opportunities and services at local level.
* Support the integration of young people with the wider care-experienced community engaged in EPIC's YEP programme.
* Deliver targeted youth work programmes through YEP's model of engagement using outreach, online platforms and a flexible approach.
* Deliver planned programmes for the purpose of aiding integration and enhancing the personal and social development of children and young people through their voluntary participation, such as Gáisce or Leadership for Life.
Main Responsibilities:
* Ongoing consultation with children and young people to inform bespoke YEP programmes, activities and opportunities for participation.
* Work with local organisations and networks to ensure that separated children and young people in these regions have knowledge of opportunities and services at local level.
* Support the integration of young people with the wider care-experienced community engaged in EPIC's YEP programme.
* Deliver targeted youth work programmes through YEP's model of engagement using outreach, online platforms and a flexible approach.
* Deliver planned programmes for the purpose of aiding integration and enhancing the personal and social development of children and young people through their voluntary participation, such as Gáisce or Leadership for Life.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Participate in team meetings, online and in-person, and provide updates as required.
* Participate in regular supervision with your line manager.
* Be vigilant to any child protection risks, health and safety risks, and data protection risks in the workplace and bring any concerns to designated officers and/or your line-manager.
What We Offer:
* A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* A full-time position with a six-month probationary period.
* Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per annum.
* Participation in a company pension scheme.
* The opportunity to work with a diverse workforce and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.