Solas Óg Education Officer

at  COPE Galway

JOB TITLE SOLAS OG EDUCATION OFFICER

Reporting to Solas Og Coordinator / Head of Service
Location COPE Galway Domestic Abuse Service - Modh Eile House

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for someone who will work with the Solas Og coordinator, Development Officer and team to develop the following areas of work
Facilitate our school programme for junior cycle students in relation to Healthy and Unhealthy relationships.
This role would suit someone with an educational or youth work background, with experience in the development of learner materials and resources for individual and group learning.
We are looking for someone who is creative in thought and design and who can work both alone and within a team and who is committed to our mission.
Essential Requirements

EDUCATION

Level Eight in relevant discipline youth work, social care,

EXPERIENCE

Experience of working with young people in a group setting
Experience of working in the education sector, specifically in the writing and development of learner materials and resources

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

An excellent and creative communicator
Skilled in writing
To be both flexible and adaptable in approach
Ability to communicate effectively, with colleagues, students, volunteers, and other professional agencies
An ability to act on one’s own initiative and make decisions, take into account the views and opinions of colleagues, clients and other service providers
Good organization skill and diligence in one’s approach to work, to follow through with tasks
An ability to maintain and foster a positive outlook and approach
A full clean driving license
Excellent ICT skill