13-14 Keady Way

Limavady

Co Derry

BT49 0AU

Tel:028777 69996

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Part Time Community Engagement Youth Officer Job Description

Job Title: Community Engagement Youth Officer (Temporary Position until September 2018)

Key Function: To support the implementation of all aspects of the Personal Youth Development Programme (PYDP) including the development of a range of youth interventions focused on building leadership, developing employability and entrepreneurial skills, community arts, peace building and community development. The post will also contribute to broader community development activity within the area.

Responsible to: Roe Valley Residents Association (RVRA) Project Co-ordinator

Location: Roe Valley Residents Association, 13 -14 Keady Way Limavady, Co Londonderry BT49 0AU

Salary: £12893 (20 hrs per week)

Job Purpose:The central purpose of this post is to take responsibility for the implementation of all aspects of the Personal Youth Development Programme (PYDP) including the development of a range of youth interventions focused on building leadership, developing employability and entrepreneurial skills, community arts, peace building and community development. The post will also contribute to broader community development activity within the area including the development of adult education activities and social economy initiatives.

Key Duties:

  1. To design and deliver a range of youth programmes targeting young people
  2. To design and deliver programmes and initiatives which enhance young people’s active participation in the issues, services and decisions that impact on their lives.
  3. To design and deliver programmes which provide opportunities for young people to raise their aspirations, confidence, self esteem and their ability to learn and grow.
  4. To design and deliver community youth work programmes which improve the safety, health & well-being of young people.
  5. To assist in the design and delivery of programmes which support young people to develop leadership qualities and skills, and which provide training and community volunteering opportunities.
  6. To provide evidenced based youth work intervention programmes, on both a 1 to 1 and group work basis
  7. To facilitate workshops with participants (young people and adults) on relevant issues.
  8. To engage with other statutory and voluntary sector organisations to enhance the quality and range of opportunities available to rural young people.
  9. To represent RVRA on all forums and partnerships which can enhance the opportunities for young people living in the local community.
  10. To lead on implementing all necessary policies and procedures to ensure that all youth based activities are compliant with all relevant legislation (e.g. health and safety, child protection etc).
  11. To identify opportunities and lead on applications for funding which can support the sustainability and growth of youth and community based activities.
  12. To identify and support young community leaders who can provide voluntary support to develop and deliver all youth work programmes.
  13. To provide appropriate training to build the capacity of young people and other volunteers who have a role in supporting youth work activities.
  14. To support the broader work of RVRA in the areas of community development, rural regeneration and social economy.
  15. To implement procedures for monitoring and evaluation to help articulate the impact of all interventions.
  16. To report to funders and their managing agents on all issues related to the project as requested.
  17. To report to the designated line manager with timely reports detailing progress, achievements and outstanding issues.
  18. To work as part of a wider team of staff and volunteers to support RVRA in achieving a thriving, sustainable and vibrant community.
  19. To attend all RVRA committee meetings and provide a written report detailing progress and outstanding issues at each meeting
  20. Work to strict deadlines and be available to work outside normal office hours as required.
  21. To assist with the planning and implementation of local community fundraising initiatives.
  22. Undertake other duties as shall be reasonably required from time to time