danny o'brien

* Refocus is a project based in north inner city Cork. * The program involves working with young people both male/female aged 18-25 years * Majority of participants are early school leavers and most would not have had a positive experience with education. * Worked with young people who suffered from or are recovering from substance abuse or alcoholism * Linked in with other community services such as Drugs Project Workers and referred students as necessary. * Liaised with onsite social worker about appropriate progression of students. * Developed and delivered programs and supports for students with regard to career progression, character building and personal development. * Delivered FETAC modules which contributed to the students end of year award. * Sourced work placement opportunities for students.

* Worked as part of a team in the delivery of physical activities for adults and young people. This included warm up, main activity and cool down. * Planned and facilitated both indoor and outdoor physical education sessions for two local school groups, activities included athletics, tag rugby, basketball, soccer and badminton. * Developed an “Auskick” program for the centre. This is Aussie Rules for kids and was the first of its kind to be introduced in the area. * Engaged with a variety of drop in groups which required facilitation for one day activities.

* Worked with a variety of different groups aged 7 - 25 years. * Assisted in the day-to-day running of the “Homework Club” e.g. helping with academic work, monitoring literacy/numeracy progression and managing challenging behaviors * Worked on the “Mind Your Head Program” with our drop in group, a resource developed in Youth Work Ireland Cork to explore Mental Health issues with young people. * Helped with organising the “Annual YWIC Fundraiser Quiz”. * Worked on the summer programs which involved planning and facilitating recreational activities for young people. * Facilitated activities for the “Teen Drop in Group” which included: gym and swim, one to one support, Art and games nights.

Core Subjects: Law, Rights and Equal Opportunities Housing and Homelessness Personal Lives and Family Policy Social Analysis Reflective Action in Youth & Community Work Social Policy Group work Working with individuals