The organization accommodates young people aged 13 to 18 who need structure and regularity. They receive 24/7 guidance to prepare them for independent living in a youth reception center, their country of origin, or a new country. You will work at one of the reception centers, which vary in size and number of young people. Teams consist of 15 to 40 employees, including youth workers, residential counselors, and behavioral experts.
What you do
- Regularly conduct mentoring sessions with young people as a dedicated counselor
- Maintain contact with external organizations and aid workers, such as guardians, schools, and general practitioners
- Ensure a safe and livable residential environment
- Be a visible point of contact for the young people
- Collaborate closely within a team with a good working atmosphere
- Participate in regular meetings and intervision discussions to ensure quality
What they ask
- An HBO diploma (e.g., Social Work, Social Work and Services, SPH, Pedagogy, or Applied Psychology) or a relevant MBO education combined with an SKJ registration
- Be SKJ registered or have the possibility to register in the short term
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience with youth in youth care, mental health care, care institutions, and/or welfare work
- Be resilient, empathetic without losing professional distance, and clear in setting boundaries
- Be available for day, evening, night, and weekend shifts (night shifts are always waking shifts)
- Be willing to always work with at least one other colleague
Practical
- Salary: between € 3,590.34 and € 4,978.19 gross per month based on 36 hours, including irregular hours allowance and annual salary growth
- Employment: initially a one-year contract, with the possibility of a permanent contract
- Secondary benefits: travel allowance (€0.25 per km), individual choice budget (IKB) of 18% of the annual salary, pension scheme, career budget, and vitality hours
- Annual leave: 144 hours for a full-time employment, with the option to purchase an additional 26 hours of leave from the IKB
- Development: career budget of 1.5% of your monthly salary for training or education
- Pre-employment screening: request for Certificate of Conduct (VOG), diploma and certificate verification, and identity check
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