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PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONPOST:LOCATION:REF. NUMBER:Temporary Assistant Youth Support Worker – Peer Support Worker - Visions(4 Posts)Either Armagh or PortadownY12038Essential Criteria (Minimum) Desirable Criteria (Subject toenhancement at thedetermination of the panel)1. Qualifications Leadership in Youth Work foryoung people OCN NILevel 12. Experience Previous participant of Visions4 2Moro Conference andSteering Group or equivalentprogramme which candemonstrate ability to delivermotivation, leadership, planningand presentation3. Knowledge Awareness of appropriateleadership styles4. Skills Ability to motivate , encourageand supportPrevious Peer Education rolesSkilled in Computer Graphicsand Desktop PublishingGood communicationAbility to develop relationshipswith peers and othersBasic IT skills5. Personal qualities CreativeOutgoingMotivationalReliableTrustworthyWillingness to undertake furthertrainingAvailable to work evenings andoccasional weekends

SOUTHERN EDUCATION AND LIBRARY BOARDJOB DESCRIPTIONPOST TITLE:Assistant Youth Support Worker(Peer Support Worker - Visions)GRADE:SECTION:DEPARTMENT:REPORTS TO:RESPONSIBLE FOR:YouthEducationVisions Co-ordinatorsAssisting with Visions programme and the implementation ofSELB/organisational policies.JOB PURPOSE:To work directly with the Visions Steering Group to develop the Visions Conference Programme.This post is for staff appointed to undertake duties under the direction of the Visions Co-Ordinators.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Assist with the planning and implementation of programmes, related to the ‘Model forEffective Practice’.2. Ensure that young people play an active role in the youth group and work towards a modelof youth participation.3. Communicate effectively and develop a rapport with young people.4. Assist in the development of relationships with the wider community and external agencies.5. Assist young people to express and realise their goals.6. Challenge oppressive behaviour in young people.7. Provide information and support to young people.8. Support young people in evaluating youth work activities and the impact of youth work ontheir development.9. Implement the unit’s Child Protection Policy and work with young people to safeguard theirwelfare and the welfare of others.10. Assist with administrative duties within the unit.Other duties1. To carry out such duties, as may be assigned by the Line Manager, within the level of thepost.