Youth Care Co-worker Coordinator

SOS Children’s Villages take action for children as an independent non-governmental social development organization. We build families for children in need, we help them shape the development of their communities, we respect varying religions and cultures, and we work in countries and communities where our mission can contribute to development.

SOS Children’s Villages Palestine seeks to recruit for the Children’s Village Programme Rafah:

Position:   Youth Care Co-worker Coordinator

Location: SOS Children’s Village Rafah

Position summary: The Youth Core Care facility is part of the Family Based Care Programme at SOS Children’s Villages. The Youth Care Co-worker Coordinator is responsible for guiding the SOS Children’s Village Youth Care Co-worker team according to SOS Children’s Villages policies and procedures. The Youth Care Co-worker coordinator should be seen as a role model providing advice, guidance, support and a positive example to the team as well as youth in their development from adolescence to adulthood. They must also have the willingness to reside at the youth house.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to:
-leads the Youth Care Co-worker team in implementing the annual strategic plan
-leads the Individual Development Plan (IDP) process and ensures that each youth has an IDP and that this is used effectively
-leads the transition process where the youth are transferred from the village to the youth homes and then the resettlement process when the youth finally leave the youth homes
-creates a safe environment for the youth to live in and promotes a supportive environment where each individual is encouraged to be involved in the day to day running of the home
-enables the youth to take responsibility for their own development and supports them in learning the required personal and practical skills needed to live an independent life
-helps the youths in developing and maintaining good relationships with their wider families and communities
-encourages them to gain understanding of their social, religious and cultural background
-works with the mothers in the SOS village from where the youths have been transferred
-Helps in budget preparation and administration. Accounts for all financial transactions as instructed by his/her manager or the operations department ensuring responsible financial planning at all times
-Ensures the properties/facilities and goods in the youth facility are effectively managed
-Produces good quality regular and ad-hoc reports in line with requirements from his/her manager and/or the national office

Qualifications:
-Degree in management, social work and development, or related field
-Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a management position
-Minimum 3 years’ experience working with youth
-INGO experience is essential
-Proven ability in reporting and communication
-Fluency in both English and Arabic
-Ability to work under pressure in a team environment
-Willingness to reside at the youth house