Ambulatory Youth and Family Counselor

You enter the living world of families and help them regain independence.

• You build trust and work together on sustainable change, focusing on the strengths and opportunities within the family.
• You teach families new skills and actively practice them with them, in their own environment.
• You guide families with complex problems who want to move forward on their own but sometimes need a push.
• You know how to connect, motivate, and make goals concrete, working with various family dynamics.
• You write care plans, report on successes and challenges, and support families with diverse needs.
• You work methodically and purposefully to strengthen families and increase their self-reliance, with an eye on long-term independence.
• You collaborate in a basic team, learn from each other, and share successes.
• You organize your own agenda and activities with great freedom and responsibility.
• You work independently but can always rely on colleagues and the basic team.
• Flexible working hours, including evening visits, to align with families' daily lives.

What they ask

• A completed HBO bachelor's degree in an agogic field (e.g., Social Work or Pedagogy) or a WO degree in Orthopedagogy.
• SKJ-registered (or eligible for immediate registration).
• In possession of a driver's license and own transport, and willing to travel throughout the province for work.
• A Christian faith conviction and the ability to articulate what this means to you.
• An independent and entrepreneurial type with a good dose of creativity and a strong personality.
• The ability to handle complex situations well, dare to make decisions, and remain calm under pressure.