Behavioral Scientist Local Teams

• You are the specialist who brings overview, clarity, direction, and depth to complex family situations.
• You translate behavioral science insights into concrete action perspectives.
• You contribute to the safety, well-being, and development opportunities of young people and families.
• You monitor the quality of the work with your vision and knowledge of guidelines and professional standards.
• You take initiatives to improve policy and the joint approach.
• You perform diagnostics, use appropriate instruments, and contribute to the implementation of diagnostics within the local teams.
• You advise, coach, and inspire colleagues in the local team, including during multidisciplinary meetings and individual work coaching.
• You stimulate reflection, contribute to the team's professional development, and serve as a trusted sounding board.
• You consult with schools, general practitioners, certified institutions, and other partners as needed regarding the best approach.

What they ask

• Completed academic education.
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrable work experience in the past 6 years based on the Youth Act (Jeugdwet).
• Valid SKJ and/or BIG registration, including the registration number.

Preferences.

• In possession of a diagnostic annotation.
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrable experience in performing diagnostics in the past 5 years.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrable work experience in Youth Care in the past 5 years.
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrable work experience within a government organization in the past 5 years.

• Strong analytical skills.
• Stress-resistant.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Strong ethical awareness.
• Sensitive and people-oriented.
• Inquisitive.
• Proactive.

• The activities are embedded in the client's organization.
• The contractor participates in regular work meetings.
• The contractor reports to the client or a supervisor.
• Work is performed in a team context.