Family & Child Development Coordinator at SOS Children Villages

Job Information    

• The overview of this job role is to plan, organize, and implement the family and community partnership service area in line with the organizational requirements.
• He/she will work with key stakeholders to recruit and enroll children in the programme at the location and act as community liaison for the programme location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children/youth and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children/youth
• Works with relevant stakeholders regarding issues of children/youth mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, etc

Requirements

• BSc in Social Works or Psychology and at least 3 years cognate experience in same position or as social worker
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Familiarity with child development or early childhood education
• Understanding of the current state of social welfare, and concepts of empowering youths and adults as well as knowledge of community resources and social service system