SOS Children’s Villages September, 2020
Job title: Child & Youth Development Officer – (1 post)
Duty station: SOS Children’s Village – Arusha
Reporting to: Alternative Care Coordinator
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY:
The Child and Youth Development Officer is responsible for guiding SOS Youth (within the Village) towards independence, so that they may eventually become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. In achieving this, the Child and Youth Development Officer should be seen as a peer and a role model providing guidance, support and a positive example to the Youth. Planning and Implementing activities within Alternative care program
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct Psychological assessment to the children and youth during the admission process for the wellbeing of their lifetime in the program
- Provides counselling to children and youth to enable them to cope , with their status and find the opportunities within the program
- Provides youth and children with ongoing career counseling and job orientation. Encourages youth to take initiatives in researching career opportunities.
- Identifies and promotes community service opportunities among the youth. Administers the placement of youth in short or long-term programs. Maintains close contact with youth during such programs.
- Encourages youth to take advantage of opportunities which integrate them with the surrounding community, and which expose them to life outside SOS, such as clubs etc.
- Work with Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to make proper follow up on youth’s academic development to schools and guide them through their youth life.
- Conducts regular Psychosocial Assessment and reviews for children and youth (at least half-yearly) and prepare reports which will guide the management on supporting children
- With support from Alternative Care coordinator ensure care plans and youth development plans are developed and reviewed twice a year
- In collaboration with Alterative Care team develop and implement appropriate life skills and entrepreneurship program for children and youth
- Design and implement Children Program activities in line with the age and capabilities
- Support Alternative Care coordinator to develop and implement reunification and integration strategy as per government policies and regulations
- Implement after care plan for integrated children and youth
- Provides guidance and mentorship on academic, career development and behavior change
- Work closely with SOS Mothers to play a significant role in their children’s education, stimulating their interest in learning within the home.
- Conduct home visit and maintain positive relationship with children/youth family of origin
- Organizes educational and extra-curricular activities which the children will find interesting and enjoyable at the village.
- Prepare analytical child’s educational progress report
- Supports and monitors children’s academic performance and formulates strategies for performance improvement
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work or Sociology from recognized Universities
- Fluent in English and computer literate
- Experience and skills in youth development work
- Passion with children/ youth and ready to work in a busy environment
- At least four (4) years’ experience working with most vulnerable children (mvc)
- Ability to convince, mentor and coach the youth.
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