Youthreach Resource Person: Personal & Interpersonal Skills

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following post:

Youthreach Resource Person 2024-2025

Personal & Interpersonal Skills

(Specific Purpose Contract)

Ballyfermot Youthreach

Ref: YRRPIPS24

Youthreach is an innovative programme launched jointly by the Departments of Education and Enterprise, Trade and Employment for unqualified early school leavers.

The programme, which operates using a model of continuous intake requires staff who are flexible, multi-disciplined and experience. A high degree of motivation and commitment to the person-centred model of training is essential, as is a commitment to working with the target group.

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013. City of Dublin ETB has 3,000 employees and an annual budget of €580m. It is the state education and training authority for Dublin city and serves the area covered by Dublin City Council. This provision is delivered to over 48,000 learners (20,000 full-time and 28,000 part-time) and is supported by a range of services including a psychological service, a curriculum development unit, a buildings maintenance unit and Head Office staff in Ballsbridge. It also has statutory responsibility for supporting the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in Dublin city and is the lead partner for Music Generation Dublin City. City of Dublin ETB is also responsible for the national awarding authority for student grants in Ireland, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Proposed Timeframe: Shortlisting will take place week commencing: 28th October 2024 Interviewing to commence week beginning: 4th November 2024 *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Salary: For persons entering public service for the first time, starting pay will be at the minimum point of the scale, €36,034 This is not negotiable. An incremental salary scale applies thereafter.

Previous public sector experience may be eligible for incremental credit, to be determined upon appointment.

Annual Leave: 35 days per annum.

Hours of Hours: 35 hours per week.

Location of Position: The position will be based initially in Ballyfermot Youthreach, 49 Rossmore Avenue, Dublin 10, D10 VX40.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in IT or IT related subjects. • Knowledge and experience of ICT based teaching methods. • Have a good understanding of the software, hardware and ICT networks and programmes used in an educational setting. • Understand the QQI assessment and certification process. • Be familiar with the learning outcomes as outlined in the module descriptor for 4N1125 Information Technology Skills QQI Level 4.

The successful candidate must be prepared and capable to engage in outdoor pursuits activities at least one day per week.

Qualities and Skills: Applicants should have a combination of the following: • Ability to facilitate groups of up to 12 young people in learning situations. • Ability to work with young people with various degrees of ability and motivation. • Have a good working knowledge and (willingness to develop) skills for using MS Office Suite including One Note (class notebook). • Ability to draw up and implement a structured yet flexible programme of training and development with and for young people. • Confidence in her/his ability to relate to the target group. • Good communication skills. • Awareness of the challenges faced by disadvantaged communities.

As vocational or practical activities are used as a medium for learning in Youthreach, it is required that staff can combine the above qualities with an ability to facilitate learning using a range of practical skills.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The general duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office: • Responsibility to the Centre Co-ordinator on a day-to-day basis for the delivery of the programme. • Direct class contact in the order of 20 hours per week. • Development and monitoring of programmes. • Assessment and monitoring of trainee course work. • Conducting interviews. • Administrative duties appropriate to the post. • To deputise when necessary for the Centre Co-ordinator.

Hours of duty will be subject to the exigencies of the post but will be not less than 35 hours per week.

Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement, including schemes not specifically mentioned above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer.

Referees may be contacted pre or post interview directly by City of Dublin ETB at its convenience and without further notice to candidates.

Notes: • Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time. Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when forwarding applications are not the responsibility of City of Dublin ETB. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 Noon deadline on the specified closing date. • Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. Please ensure all sections are completed fully and accurately, giving clear evidence of qualifications, skills and experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered. • All enquiries regarding your application should be made to applications@cdetb.ie. You must use the post reference in the subject line of the email. • Providing incorrect information or deliberately concealing any relevant facts may result in disqualification from the selection process or, where discovery is made after appointment, in summary dismissal. • Selection will be by the way of a competitive interview which will focus on the key skills and duties of the role and the competencies associated with roles at this level. • Any travel or other expenses incurred by candidates whilst undertaking or attending any elements of the selection process will not be refunded by City of Dublin ETB.

12 noon on Friday 25th October 2024 Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may take place. Canvassing will disqualify. City of Dublin Education and Training Board is an equal opportunities employer.

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