As an Ambulatory Social Worker, you guide families within women's shelters and social reception centers. You work with parents and children who have experienced domestic violence, trauma, homelessness, or complex family issues. You look at the entire system surrounding the family.
What you will do.
- Guide families within women's shelters and social reception centers
- Work with parents on safety, attachment, trauma
- Discuss signals regarding child development and family dynamics in multidisciplinary consultations
- Draft assistance plans and coordinate them with chain partners
- Support families with practical and emotional needs
Your team. You will work within the teams of women's shelters and social reception centers. You will collaborate with ambulatory social workers, behavioral scientists, and other dedicated professionals who are committed to families in vulnerable situations. These teams are characterized by high commitment, a warm and informal nature, and colleagues who are always ready to support each other. You work independently but can always consult with experienced colleagues.
There are ample opportunities to take initiative, develop yourself further, and collaborate.
About the organization. The organization's ambition is clear: to help children and young people regain control over their own lives, rediscover their zest for life, and gain perspective. This is done through youth and family care, foster care, and special education. The organization brings care and education together, works multidisciplinarily, and always looks at the child and the family. Over 3000 dedicated professionals work for the organization, aiming to make a social impact.
It is a large organization with a professional foundation, yet feels informal, small-scale, and close-knit at its locations. You will receive trust, room for initiative, and ample opportunities for growth.
Profile
Flexibility, curiosity, and sincerity are central qualities. You work with families in complex and often vulnerable situations. You know how to connect with what a family needs, look at behavior and underlying patterns without judgment, and build trust and cooperation step by step.
What they ask
- A completed HBO degree, such as MWD, SPH
- Experience in ambulatory social work or affinity with complex family systems
- A valid SKJ registration or the possibility to obtain it in the short term
- Independence and the ability to switch between different locations and collaboration partners
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