An organization helps people with an intellectual and/or psychological disability to lead as normal a life as possible. The focus is on what is possible. The organization is spread across more than 200 locations, in the heart of society, close to the people they help. Collaboration between clients, the personal network, and the professional is central.
An Expertise Center is a treatment center where, together with parents or caregivers, the network, referrers, and chain partners, questions regarding a child's development and behavior are examined. Children with developmental questions, a developmental delay, and/or an intellectual or multiple disability sometimes require research, specific treatment, or guidance.
From these locations, children up to 18 years old are supported and treated. Together, the needs of the child and family are mapped out and translated into concrete developmental goals and appropriate guidance. The offerings include day treatment, school support, specialized after-school care, a Saturday club, and overnight stays. Within day treatment, each child receives a customized program, tailored to their needs and developmental goals.
Group moments, daily tasks, and playful activities contribute to basic calm and stimulate social, emotional, and motor development. During toilet moments and other ADL tasks, appropriate support is offered, and children are encouraged to act as independently as possible.
What you will do.
- You combine methodical knowledge with your own insight and the experience you gain throughout your career.
- You work multidisciplinarily with behavioral scientists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, music therapists, play therapists, and educational experts, among others.
- By connecting observations, expertise, and various treatment methods, you collectively determine what a child needs and which approach best contributes to the set goals.
- You work with the Floorplay treatment methodology, where fun, contact, and connecting with the child's initiative form the basis.
- From a safe and positive relationship, you follow what the child shows and playfully add new experiences and small challenges.
Profile
- You are a trusted and stable base for the children.
- You truly see each child and adapt with calm, warmth, and empathy to their unique care needs.
- Even in hectic situations, you maintain an overview and determine what is needed.
- You encourage children to become more independent step by step and take over full ADL care when necessary.
- You are resilient, can handle challenging behavior, and are competent in dealing with it.
- As a fixed point of contact, you connect children, parents, therapists, and collaboration partners.
- You have an affinity with children with a (severe multiple) disability and/or developmental delay.
- Together with all involved parties, you draw up a care plan that aligns with the needs and possibilities of the child and family.
- You ensure careful execution and adjust where necessary.
- With your proactive and development-oriented attitude, you continuously improve yourself and the care provided.
- You work methodically and think in possibilities.
- You offer appropriate support to the child and help the family maintain calm, stability, and structure.
What they ask
- Relevant diploma at a minimum of MBO level 4, such as "Persoonlijk begeleider maatschappelijke zorg" and "Gespecialiseerd pedagogisch medewerker".
- Work experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to acquire knowledge of, the Floorplay methodology.
- Affinity with the target group of children with a (multiple) disability.
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