Group Home Counselor

• You are responsible for the well-being, development, and daily guidance of young children.
• You create a safe, warm, and predictable environment for the children.
• You guide and support parents with parenting questions, adopting an engaged and non-judgmental attitude.
• You observe parent-child interaction and help parents recognize the child's signals and needs and respond appropriately.
• You guide parents and children during parent-child moments and activities, aimed at strengthening parenting skills and the parent-child relationship.
• You conduct home visits to support parents in concrete parenting situations within their own living environment.
• You take responsibility for the individual guidance of children and their context and closely monitor their evolution.
• You work closely with colleagues and other disciplines, including observation, reporting, and consultation.
• You act professionally and ethically, respecting professional secrecy and privacy.

• You enjoy teamwork, communicate openly and constructively, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
• You are reliable, and colleagues can count on you.
• You are warm, empathetic, and patient, but can also set clear boundaries.
• You can offer calm and security when situations become difficult or emotional.
• In your contact with parents, you are respectful and unbiased, see them as partners, and can provide professional feedback.
• You are attentive to children's signals and needs and adapt your guidance to their developmental level.
• You are observation-oriented and can translate what you see and experience into concrete actions and reporting.
• You have an emancipatory and engaged attitude and believe in the potential of both children and parents.
• You are curious about implementing methodologies and visions within youth care.
• You are available for day work between 8 AM and 5 PM and are willing to sporadically participate in meetings or home visits during evening and morning hours.

Education & experience.

• A2 diploma in a pedagogical field (Youth and Disability Care, Group Living Work…) or HB05/Bachelor in a pedagogical field.
• Relevant work experience is a plus.