Social Worker

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Position Summary: We are seeking a responsible and empathetic Family Facilitator to promote the human development of vulnerable families, children, girls, and youth, while guiding direct-care professionals. Key Highlights: 1. Promotes the holistic development of vulnerable families and youth 2. Fosters child well-being and protection 3. Works in an environment of equal opportunity *SOS Children's Villages is an international non-governmental organization with a zero-tolerance stance toward sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, fraud, corruption, and other aspects of protection and safeguarding.* *Providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, or social class, in full compliance with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment.* *To achieve its vital mission, it is currently seeking a:* ***Family Facilitator*** *If you are a responsible, enthusiastic, empathetic, assertive, inclusive individual motivated to advance human development—particularly for diverse families, children, girls, adolescents, and vulnerable youth—* *You are the person we are looking for!* Job Objective: To guide and support direct-care professionals in developing and strengthening family dynamics in alignment with SOS Children's Villages’ organizational policies and frameworks, thereby contributing to the holistic development of children, girls, adolescents, and youth within a protective, affectionate family environment. Main Responsibilities: 1. Plan and monitor the holistic development plan for children, girls, adolescents, and youth. 2. Ensure identification, respect, protection, and response to individual needs and rights. 3. Guide direct-care professionals according to organizational policies, standards, and budgetary guidelines. 4. Identify local mental health and education services and resources for children, girls, and adolescents. 5. Build partnerships with governmental and private institutions. 6. Provide active listening and emotional containment for children, girls, and adolescents. 7. Coordinate actions related to integration, linkage, and program exit for participants. 8. Promote ongoing engagement with children’s and youth’s families of origin. 9. Coordinate training and capacity-building activities for direct-care professionals. 10. Coordinate individual and family development plans for children, girls, adolescents, and youth. 11. Prepare quarterly reports and periodic evaluations of children, girls, adolescents, and youth (CGAY). 12. Maintain up-to-date case files and conduct periodic assessments. 13. Develop community-based educational and recreational activities for the program community. * Location: Comitán, Chiapas. * Work modality: In-person. * Working hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Knowledge Requirements: * Experience and knowledge in childhood, adolescence, and families in situations of vulnerability. * Psychopedagogical tools focused on individual, group, and community-level interventions. * Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. * Knowledge of socio-educational and psychopedagogical techniques for working with families. * Basic understanding of child and youth protection policies (desirable). * Human rights, childhood, and gender perspectives. * Systemic family approach. * Techniques for addressing inappropriate behaviors and general behavior modification. * Diagnostic, assessment, and intervention processes at family and group levels. * Early stimulation and learning processes. Requirements: * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Psychopedagogy, Education, or another social science discipline relevant to this position. (Degree certificate and/or professional license mandatory.) * Specialization: Systemic family intervention (desirable). * Experience: Minimum two years of prior experience in similar roles working with children, girls, adolescents, youth, and/or in family development. * Willingness to travel: Yes, up to 50%. * Language: English, basic level (desirable). Compensation: * Direct employment contract with the organization under a nominal scheme. * Benefits exceeding statutory requirements. * Professional growth and human development opportunities. Professional Competencies: * Assertive communication. * Teamwork. * Time management. * Frustration tolerance. * Service-oriented attitude. * Emotional intelligence. * Adaptability to change. Note: This position involves working with an international non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to children’s rights and human rights, and is subject to strict selection process controls and security protocols. The selected candidate must undergo multiple screening stages, including criminal record checks and professional and personal reference verifications, to confirm suitability for employment with SOS Children's Villages. During the selection process, the candidate’s motivation and attitude toward child safeguarding and protection—as well as their capacity to perform the job functions—will be thoroughly assessed. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $13,500.00 – $14,100.00 per month Workplace: On-site