Working as a youth protector is a special profession. You always work and think with a future-oriented approach to help children improve their situation. You use your knowledge and expertise, are open to development, and can effectively guide a child's request for help. In addition to working in a team, you can perform under pressure. You remain sharp, maintain an overview, and take responsibility.
You have an eye for the interests of a child and want to make a positive contribution to help a young life flourish and grow. The working atmosphere within the organization is informal. You receive ample support from your colleagues so that you can do your work in a pleasant way. Important decisions about families are discussed in multidisciplinary consultations.
What you do
As a youth protector, you offer help to families facing problems with the upbringing of their child(ren) due to various issues. You are called in after a juvenile court judge has issued a child protection measure. From that moment on, you take responsibility for the child's safety and engage in discussions with the family. You have a coordinating role. Your goal is to ensure the child's safety with the help of appropriate assistance. Therefore, you consult frequently with the involved parties and professionals.
Finally, you report to the court, where you regularly attend hearings concerning the families you are involved with.
- Home visits to the various families for whom you are responsible
- Attending court hearings regarding the safety situation of the child or children within the families concerned
- Visiting involved schools, aid organizations, and foster families
- Initiating specialized assistance when necessary
- Monitoring the progress of families during the period of youth protection intervention
- Reporting to the court on the progress of your clients during the intervention period of youth protection
What they ask
- An HBO (higher professional education) Social Work/Pedagogy diploma (or equivalent)
- SKJ-registered and preferably SAVE-trained
- Decisive action in complex upbringing situations
- Ability to work independently, negotiate, dare to make decisions, and organize your work effectively
- Good written communication skills for reporting
- Ability to reflect well on your own actions
- Participation in the on-call service (after the induction period)
- In possession of a driving license and access to a car
- A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required
Practical
- A good induction program and various training courses
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