A government organization, in addition to its regular duties, also organizes the temporary reception of refugees. This is done in collaboration with social organizations and volunteer organizations. Various locations are available for this reception, with a total of 900 reception places spread across 5 locations. To organize a safe and livable reception, the organization is looking for site workers.
What you will do.
- Contribute to a safe and peaceful reception environment.
- Ensure humane and dignified reception, maintaining self-reliance for the displaced persons.
- Perform various administrative tasks related to the reception.
- Conduct personal interviews with residents.
- Hands-on approach to practical matters.
- Contribute to qualitative evaluation and handover moments.
- Collaborate with the site manager for optimal occupancy of reception places.
- Room for personal specialization, input, and initiative.
- Collaborate with other site workers, site managers, social workers, volunteers, and colleagues from the municipal social domain.
Profile
- Be connecting and gain energy from interpersonal contact.
- Be able to identify (latent) requests for help from residents and involve the right parties.
- Be able to set and maintain (personal) boundaries.
- Have insight into group dynamics and be able to act in a de-escalating manner.
What they ask
- Demonstrably completed relevant education at a minimum of MBO-4 level in the direction of Social Work, Social Care, or comparable.
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrable work experience in guiding people in a reception or migration context.
- Demonstrable work experience with laws and regulations in the field of reception, refugees, and/or displaced persons.
- Available on weekends and public holidays (in consultation).
Preferences.
- Minimum of 2 years demonstrable work experience within a reception location with at least 150 reception places.
- Available for day, late, and weekend shifts.
- Possess Business Emergency Response (BHV) certification.
- Demonstrably completed education at a minimum of HBO-bachelor level.
- Proficient in English communication (clearly state the level).
- Demonstrable work experience with interview techniques, de-escalating actions, and intercultural communication.
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