[SOS Fshatrat Femijeve]

Tirane

Tipi

1. me orar te plote

Fusha | Profili i punes

1. Sociologji | Psikologji

Gjuha

1. anglisht

Eksperienca

vetem me eksperience

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT​

SOS Children’s Village Albania is a private nongovernmental and non-profit organization, which makes every attempt to offer a permanent home to the children who have lost their parents or for several reasons have no possibility to live with them. The SOS Children’s Village also strongly support the children at risk of losing their families, and the families in need through implementation of different projects aiming at the further development of their capacities.
In the framework of implementation of Youth Empowerment Enabling Prospects Project (YEEP 2), the SOS Children’s Villages Albania is looking for an experienced and qualified professional in the position of Case Management and Psycho-Social Support Specialist

Requirements for the position:

• University Degree on Social Sciences.
• Work experience in case management
• Experience in working with young people and / or vulnerable groups;
• Experience in psychosocial support individually and in groups, additional education for psychosocial support;
• Knowledge of children's and human rights.
• Knowledge on using online communication platforms;
• Very good oral and written communication skills both local language and English
• Valid driving license B category;
• General expectations from a successful candidate
• To be a confidential person and to adhere to the policies and code of conduct of the SOS Children’s Village Albania organization.
• To have sensitivity to work with a vulnerable category of young people
• Have an understanding and / or experience in recognizing risks and challenges with vulnerable categories in adolescence
• To have motivation and empathy for working with vulnerable categories

Main responsibilities:
Active work with youth to understand their professional interests and capabilities and what kind of support they need to achieve their goals;
Work on motivation of youth so they become proactive in the employment process
Provides psychosocial support, helps youth to increase their confidence, and to become aware of their self-worth and weaknesses (realistic expectations, real image of self)
Organizes webinars that will support youngsters emotionally and psychologically
Provides continuous support to youngsters to ensure they keep the job or that they progress in their efforts to find job.
Strengthens the capacities of youth through individual sessions, if the need is identified by the team members (techniques, exercises and conversations)
Develops a support network, and includes other services and resources as needed;
Participates in outreach activities in order to identify potential beneficiaries or disseminate project opportunities;
Submit monthly progress reports to the project manager;
Collaborate with the project team and participate in activities related to the smooth functioning of the project at the request of the project manager;
Participates in creating monthly, quarterly and annual activity plans;
Participates in strategic planning and internal evaluation as per need;
Gives proposals and takes initiatives to improve the work of the team
Documents implementation of activities to contribute to successful monitoring of indicators and evaluation of project outcomes.

In the framework of child protection policy:
Has the responsibility to protect children from all forms of abuse, abandonment, manipulation, violence and discrimination;
Has the responsibility to report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or incidents regarding the safety of children immediately;
Has the responsibility to act without delay; delay in action can lead the child to further risks;
Includes the right people at the right time; reporting should be made to the child protection group at program level and / or to the line manager;
Ensures confidentiality and sharing of information as needed;

Has the responsibility to respect the Regulation on “Prevention and Protection against Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse” as well as Code of Conduct.
He / she is expected to promote and support a culture of respect, dignity, trust and accountability that deters violations.

Terms

• Full-time, 5 days a week: Mon-Fri;
• Employment contract in accordance with the Labour Legislation of the Republic of Albania;
• Professional development for the entire duration of the project;
• A team of friendly professionals ready to help.

If you are interested in the above-described position, send until 25.10.2024 to e-mail address [B]hr@soskd.org.al[/B] the:

1. CV
2. Application letter
3. Reference

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted