FRGJOB_1499
Location: Drogheda, Co. Louth
Closing date: 1st October at 12pm
Foróige are funded by Tusla to support young people (10-18 years old) who have fled from the war in Ukraine and young people living in International Protection Accommodation Centres (IPAS). The project is based in Ashbourne/Drogheda with a catchment area for Louth/Meath and those locations where these young people reside. The project has one part-time (21 hours) position available.
The project engages vulnerable young people in programmes aimed at enhancing their personal and social development outcomes – enhance communication and language, integration, confidence, creativity & imagination, building relationships, resilience & determination and emotional intelligence skills. The project does this through a broad range of creative and vibrant methods working alongside local advocates for the Ukrainian/IPAS communities.
The targeted programmes are intended to promote interaction between the Ukrainian/IPAS communities and local youth communities, breaking down cultural barriers and fostering understanding. The programme of work encourages community engagement, enhanced integration and facilitating greater social connections.
The programmes cater to participants needs and interests, helping them build a sense of identity and purpose in their new environment, rebuilding their lives and contributing to their new local community.
Programmes are co-designed, at times that suit and are accessible to the target group. The programmes collaborate with other agencies working in this area in order to better enhance the intended outcomes. The Youth Integration Officer will be employed by Foróige and will be given a contract of employment until June 2027. It must be understood however, that if the positions become redundant at any time during the period of the contract or if the funding for the post is discontinued or a post holder fails to perform satisfactorily, employment may be terminated. The Youth Integration Officer immediate supervisor is the Foróige Senior Youth Officer.
