Together with other residential counselors and youth workers, you 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. As a youth residential counselor, you primarily focus on activating young people through sports. You develop a program, taking into account group dynamics.
Within the team, a good working atmosphere is very important, and colleagues work closely together. Regular meetings and (intervision) discussions take place to ensure quality.
What you do
- Organize, provide, prepare, execute, and evaluate activities in the field of sports and exercise
- Set up (new) sports activities and ensure they are carried out properly
- Build sustainable collaborations with associations and organizations that can contribute to the locations
What they ask
- Be empathetic without losing professional distance
- Be clear in setting boundaries
Profile
- Education: at least a completed MBO level 4 education in anagogical direction such as Social Work, Personal counselor social care, Counselor specific target groups, or Sport and exercise
- Work experience: at least 2 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of intercultural communication
- Experience with contact sports is a plus
- Personality: resilient, social, collegial
- Flexibility: available for day, evening, and weekend shifts
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