Project Worker, The Extension Youth Hub

About the Role

Located in Dublin, this part-time permanent position is with the Extension Service, a Youth Drop-In Centre under Focus Ireland which serves as a critical initial contact point for young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The service offers a stable environment providing essentials such as food, showers, and laundry facilities while promoting positive change to help these young individuals quickly move towards stable housing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate in line with the values, policies, and objectives of Focus Ireland, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
• Create a safe and welcoming atmosphere for homeless or at-risk young people aged 16–26.
• Establish trusting relationships particularly with youths living on the streets or in emergency housing.
• Support young people in setting and attaining personal goals aimed at fostering independence and wellbeing.
• Assist youth in navigating housing options, welfare rights, entitlements, and suitable move-on accommodations.
• Conduct engaging and educational one-on-one and group support sessions.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive support services.
• Provide preventive advice, guidance, and information addressing homelessness issues.
• Maintain precise case files, daily logs, assessments, and database entries as per organizational standards.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies to coordinate youth supports.
• Support the day-to-day operations necessary for the effective functioning of the service.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, training, and relevant external engagements.
• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, and perform additional duties supporting service goals.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree-level third-level qualification in social care-related fields (youth work, social studies, addiction, psychology) or CORU registration as a Social Care Worker.
• Hands-on experience working in social care with disadvantaged young people.
• Comprehensive understanding of factors impacting youths out-of-home and their development.
• Experience managing high-risk and challenging behaviors.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in team settings focused on common objectives.
• Proficiency in computer use.
• Familiarity with the National Quality Standards Framework for Youth Work 2011 (a plus).
• Awareness of child protection concerns and appropriate response frameworks (desirable).

Additional Information

Focus Ireland is committed to equal opportunity employment practices and encourages diverse applications.