SOS Children’s Villages work in more than 133 countries to support families and help children at risk grow up in a loving home. In Nigeria, SOS Children’s Villages has been active since 1973 and has presence in Isolo-Lagos, Owu-Ijebu, Ogun State, Gwagwalada-Abuja, Jos-Plateau State, Ibadan-Oyo State and Kaduna-Kaduna State.
We urgently require skilled individuals to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Family & Child Development Coordinator
Locations: Ogun & Plateau
Job Information
- The overview of this job role is to plan, organize, and implement the family and community partnership service area in line with the organizational requirements.
- He/she will work with key stakeholders to recruit and enroll children in the programme at the location and act as community liaison for the programme location.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children/youth and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children/youth
- Works with relevant stakeholders regarding issues of children/youth mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, etc
Requirements
- BSc in Social Works or Psychology and at least 3 years cognate experience in same position or as social worker
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Familiarity with child development or early childhood education
- Understanding of the current state of social welfare, and concepts of empowering youths and adults as well as knowledge of community resources and social service system
Application Closing Date
16th December, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online