Youth Residential Counselor
You will guide young people aged 13 to 18 in their personal development, independence, and undertaking of activities. The young people receive 24/7 guidance so that from the age of 18, they can live independently in a reception center, their country of origin, or their own home.
What you will do.
- Organize (group) activities such as cooking, sports, or creative activities
- If necessary, act as a shadow mentor in complex cases
- Conduct methodical discussions with the young people
- Perform room checks and provide information
- Work closely with colleagues in morning, afternoon, and night shifts
- Regularly participate in meetings and intervision discussions
What they ask
- Be empathetic without losing professional distance
- Be clear in setting boundaries
What they ask
- Minimum a completed MBO level 4 education in anagogical direction (e.g., Social Work, Personal supervisor social care, Supervisor specific target groups, or Pedagogical employee)
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of methodical guidance and intercultural communication
- Social, collegial
- Flexible and available for day, evening, night, and weekend shifts (night shifts are always wake-up shifts)
- Always work with at least one other colleague
Profile
You will work at a location that accommodates unaccompanied minor foreign nationals (UMF). This can be a permanent reception location or an emergency reception location (e.g., hotel, holiday park, office building). The size of the reception locations and the number of young people vary. A team typically consists of 15 to 40 employees, including youth workers, residential counselors, and behavioral experts. The organization values integrity, reliability, personal growth, diversity, and inclusion.
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