Job Title

Youthreach Coordinator

Grade

Youthreach Coordinator PayScale

Nature and Duration of Contract

Permanent in accordance with General Conditions of Employment.

Department / Function

Youthreach

Reporting To

Youthreach Regional Coordinator

Location of Post

Dublin College Blanchardstown

Salary Scale

€47,131p.a. - €71,505p.a.

Long service Increment 1, €74,706 after three years satisfactory service at the maximum.

Long Service Increment 2, €77,054 after three years satisfactory service at LSI 1

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale.  Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of current experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Annual Leave

 30 working days per annum (pro-rata).

Working Week

 35 hours per week (exclusive of one hour lunch)

Probation

In accordance with S.I. No. 686/2022 - European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022, the period of probation shall not exceed 12 months.

Superannuation

Membership of the ETB Superannuation Scheme and of the ETB’s Spouses and Children’s Scheme is automatic and compulsory.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

In accordance with ETB’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, you are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process.

Please contact recruitment@ddletb.ie should you require any assistance.

Citizenship Requirements

Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreement may also apply.                                                               

Please visit the link below for updates to these requirements:                                        

https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/what_you_should_know/coming_to_work_in_ireland/                                

Please note you must advise if a work permit is required by you before commencing employment with Dublin & Dun Laoghaire ETB. This requirement should be notified as soon as possible.

A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such panel will remain active for a maximum period of 6 months.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is an equal opportunity employer.  Recruitment to posts within the ETB is on the basis of qualifications and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post.

Overview of the Role

The role of the Youthreach Coordinator is to manage the day-to-day operations of centre.  To manage the centre’s resources (physical, financial and human), to build and maintain a positive collaborative working relationships with staff, students and the wider community.  To provide learning and administrative support, as appropriate and teach subject specialism

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties of Youthreach Coordinator - CL12/03

• Responsibility to the YR Regional Coordinator for the overall daily management of the centre.
• Supervision of staff, staff development, team formation and leadership
• Recruitment of trainees
• Delivery of the centre programme, including curriculum development, discipline, administration of certification procedures, organisation of work experience, networking with other co-ordinators and centres, and organisation of guidance and counselling support
• Liaising with the local community and other appropriate agencies
• Assessment and monitoring of trainee course work
• Development and monitoring of programmes
• Administrative duties appropriate to the post
• Budgeting and financial management within the financial framework of the ETB system
• Management and development of premises, including health and safety
• Direct class contact in keeping with programme needs, as required by the ETB, subject to a maximum of 15:40 hours per week..

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• A third level qualification to degree or equivalent
• Experience of education management
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Resource management skills – managing people, budgets, buildings etc.
• Ability to create and maintain business networks/relationships
• Excellent office administration experience (IT literate)
• The enthusiasm and confidence needed to deliver the subject area

Competencies

Please see below