MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BA in Applied Social Studies or other relevant third level qualification
*OTHER RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (EQUIVALENT) ACCEPTED ARE:
- QQI Level 8 in Psychology
- QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
- QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Counselling / Psychotherapy
- QQI Level 7 or Professional Practice Qualification in Addiction Counselling
- QQI Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
- QQI Level 7 in Social Science / Social Studies
- QQI Level 7 in Family Support
- Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL)
- Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies
- QQI Level 7 in Disability Studies
- QQI Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis
- QQI Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years.
- BA in Applied Policing or equivalent
- Holder of Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE
- A reasonable knowledge of the type of service provided including the type of client and care provided.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
- Child development.
- Behaviour management.
- Attachment theories.
- Leadership theories.
- Childcare legislation.
LEADERSHIP/TEAM BUILDING SKILLS
- Ability to support staff in forming relationships with troubled young people.
- Ability to contribute to the overall development of the team.
- Ability to motivate others in a work situation.
- Ability to remain calm and respond decisively in a crisis situation.
- Ability to support, direct and monitor the interactions between staff and young people.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTER-PERSONAL SKILLS
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to engage in reflective practices
- Ability to prepare and write clear and concise reports.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to work shift rosters, weekends and unsocial hours.
- Flexibility.
- Counselling skills.
- Recreation and leisure skills that can be used to aid their work with the young persons.
- Computer skills.
- Report writing skills
OTHER
This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €44,500.00-€53,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Experience:
- mainstream residential: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Qualification? (listed in Job Description) (required)
- Full driving licence (required)
Work Location: In perso
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