Family Based Care / Alternative Care Coordinator at SOS Children Villages

Job Information

• Overview of the job role is to work in collaboration and continuous partnership with key stake-holders to promote quality alternative care for children and youth at the programme location

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement programmes and activities to promote the children/youth social, physical, mental and emotional well-being within the programme location
• Adhere to the implementation of rules and consequences to ensure proper behaviour and safety of children/youth
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to build the capacity of caregivers within the programme location
• Coordinate and maintain parent mentor and orientation programs
• conduct research and analyze new trends to supporting child/youth and formulate innovative ideas for new opportunities for child support
• Recruiting new children to the programme in line with established policies and procedures and adhere to government and organizational regulations and standards on childcare

Requirements

• At least BSc degree in Psychology, Social Works or related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in similar position
• Good knowledge of social/development work
• Analytical, strong communication, people and problem-solving skills
• Good ICT skills
• Interpersonal and mediation skills