Area Youth Programs Lead & Community Advocate

Education Authority; Armagh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Authority is seeking an Area Youth Worker 2 to lead youth work programmes across the designated area in line with EA policies. You will develop initiatives with young people and partner agencies, create an Annual Action Plan, and contribute to area and strategic plans for the Youth Service.

You will ensure active participation of young people, coordinate staff and volunteers, and foster inter-community activities while managing project administration and development within the area.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with young people by assessing their needs and providing an agreed programme of activities designed to meet those needs, in line with the Youth Service Curriculum for Northern Ireland.
• Develop an individual Annual Action Plan and actively contribute to the Area Plan and the overall strategic plan for the Youth Service.
• Ensure the active participation of young people in the youth work programmes and in the management of the area project.
• In consultation with the Advisory Committee and line manager ensure that objectives are achieved through implementation, monitoring and self evaluation of agreed work programmes.
• Establish contact with, listen to, befriend, advise, support and act as an advocate for young people.
• Encourage and participate in the residential and outdoor education elements of the programme.
• Promote and develop inter-community activities.
• Be responsible to the line manager for all management, administration and financial matters relevant to the Area Project.
• Engage in appropriate fund raising related directly to the approved programme.
• Provide substantial support to youth groups and relevant organisations within the designated area.
• Engage where appropriate in outreach or detached youth work programmes within the designated area.

Job description

The Education Authority is seeking an Area Youth Worker 2 to lead youth work programmes across the designated area in line with EA policies. You will develop initiatives with young people and partner agencies, create an Annual Action Plan, and contribute to area and strategic plans for the Youth Service.

You will ensure active participation of young people, coordinate staff and volunteers, and foster inter-community activities while managing project administration and development within the area.