Youth and Community Engagement Worker

3 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Jigsaw - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health Full time
Youth and Community Engagement Worker - Dublin City

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

POSITION SUMMARY:
The role of the Youth and Community Engagement Worker cuts across several aspects of Jigsaw's work at local Service level including youth voice and engagement and youth mental health promotion in community and education settings. The role involves delivering a range of youth mental health promotion activities for young people, parents/guardians and those who work and volunteer with young people in settings where they live, learn, work and play. It also focuses on supporting Jigsaw's youth advocates to participate and have their voice heard in the local Jigsaw Service and to influence decision-making across the organisation.

WHO WE ARE:
We are Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. Formerly known as Headstrong, we were established in 2006 and to this day, we remain committed to leading a nationwide transformation in the area of youth mental health. By joining the Jigsaw Team, you will help us to create an Ireland where every young person's mental health is valued and supported.

In Jigsaw we believe in intervening early with mental health difficulties, offering a therapeutic service to young people at primary care level. Our network of Jigsaw services provide young people aged 12-25 with a place, or a digital space, they can visit for free and receive confidential support from mental health professionals. Our youth mental health promotion work seeks to enhance community engagement and increase knowledge and understanding in relation to youth mental health.

This is a full time, permanent position located in Jigsaw Dublin City.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Youth voice and engagement
  • Support the implementation, evaluation and ongoing evolution of Jigsaw's youth voice and engagement framework.
  • Facilitate the engagement and participation of youth advocates in Jigsaw through a planned process of recruitment, induction, training and ongoing support.
  • Facilitate youth advocate meetings on a regular basis to ensure that young people are at the centre of the work of Jigsaw.
  • Support the development and implementation of initiatives that build the capacity of youth advocates to act as ambassadors and change agents in promoting youth mental health in their own communities.
  • Support youth advocates to develop and resource a youth voice and engagement plan that sets clear goals and actions for the active and inclusive participation of young people.
  • Review the effectiveness of the youth advocate work plan and the various youth voice and engagement strategies in conjunction with the Jigsaw Service Manager.
  • Liaise with the Jigsaw Service Manager/Clinical Manager to ensure that the mental health and wellbeing of youth advocates is promoted and supported, as needed.
Youth mental health promotion
  • Strengthen and further develop local networks, collaborations and partnerships with key community-based organisations.
  • Support the development and implementation of initiatives that build the capacity of communities to support and promote youth mental health.
  • Coordinate and respond to requests for workshops and programmes at local Service level.
  • Facilitate/co-facilitate a broad range of mental health promotion workshops and programmes for young people.
  • Represent Jigsaw at local community meetings.
  • Communicate with a broad range of stakeholders and produce reports/presentations for various audiences.
  • Develop appropriate promotional materials for the Service, in collaboration with Jigsaw.
  • Work in collaboration with the Fundraising and Communications to identify funding opportunities for youth and community engagement activities.
General duties
  • Ensure that all activity is delivered in compliance with Jigsaw policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all activity is recorded on TeamDesk - Jigsaw's data management system.
  • Ensure accurate monitoring and reporting of Key Performance Indicators across all areas of work.
  • Participate in Jigsaw education, training and networking events as appropriate.
  • Comply with Jigsaw's Child Protection and Welfare Policy.
  • Comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts and the General Data Protection Regulation.
  • Be flexible regarding working hours in line with the needs of the Service and community.
  • Prepare reports and updates for the Service Manager/Jigsaw.
  • Participate in team meetings and attend other meetings as deemed necessary.
  • Undertake other duties as may be requested by the Service Manager/Jigsaw.
RequirementsEssential Criteria:
  • Degree or equivalent in youth/community work, health promotion or a relevant education or social sector discipline.
  • Minimum of two years' experience in developing and implementing programmes relevant to working with young people.
  • Experience of working with young people and community groups in a community, education or health care setting.
  • Passion for enabling youth voice and engagement.
  • Strong presentation, communication and group facilitation skills.
  • Full, clean driving license and access to a car.
Desirable Criteria:
  • Experience of working in a collaborative manner across multiple agencies and sectors.
  • Knowledge of theory and practice in youth participation and/or health promotion.
  • Experience of planning and evaluating projects.
  • Familiarity with local services for young people.
  • Familiarity with Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children (2017).
  • Strong organisational, administrative and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner while also being part of a team.
  • Demonstrate evidence of computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, e-mail and social media.
Benefits

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this role will be €32,000 - €46,800.

  • Defined contribution pension scheme. 10% Employer / 5% Employee
  • 10% Discount on Laya Healthcare
  • Annual leave 25 days, exclusive of public holidays and 1.5 company days
  • Comprehensive annual CPD schedule
  • Financial support for further education.
Please Note:
  • The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 7th March.
  • First round interviews are scheduled to take place in person on Tuesday 25th March.
  • All Jigsaw staff members are required to obtain Garda clearance as a condition of their initial and continued employment.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, gender expression or sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partnership status or culture.
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