Youth Advocate

Social network you want to login/join with: Youth Advocate - Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow (Job Ref code: DSOU0125) Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland Vacancies: Advocates – Fixed Purpose Contracts YAP Ireland is looking for male and female advocates to work in YOUR community to support children, young people, and families in need to achieve their goals. What we offer:

• €16.07 per hour
• Training and financial assistance for further education
• Join a growing, dynamic, and forward-thinking organisation
• 92.24% of employees agreed or agreed strongly that YAP is an enjoyable place to work (Staff Opinion Survey 2024)

About us: YAP Ireland is a registered charity that provides a needs-led, family support service which uses a strengths-based approach to improve the lives of young people and their families in their community achieving positive outcomes. Please see our website for more information about our amazing work. The Role of the Advocate:

• Provide one-to-one support to Young People and Families for up to 15 hours per week (€16.07 PER HOUR)
• Build a trusting relationship with young people & parents/carers
• Work with young people and families to achieve their goals
• Identify and link young people and families with the appropriate community supports
• Support young people to identify their interests and support parents/carers with parenting

Advocates report to Team Leaders and, with their support, develop a strengths-based, needs-led Individual Service Plan (ISP) with the young person and family. Advocate Requirements:

• A good listener and a positive role model
• Available for flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends
• Interested in your community and want to make a difference
• Have a full driving license and access to your own transport
• Advocates are required to attend fortnightly supervisions and monthly team meetings

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