Jordan: Family Care Coordinator

Managing the Family Care Unit: 

• Oversee the implementation of the SOS Children’s Village program approach in alignment with established quality standards.
• Monitor all areas of care in coordination with the team to ensure comprehensive and appropriate care for children in family care.
• Support and develop local community activities and build partnerships with government entities and local organizations.
• Monitor staff performance in family care and provide technical support and guidance.

Supporting and Guiding Colleagues: 

• Supervise the team in the field of family care and provide necessary support for efficient service delivery.
• Offer training programs for staff involved in family care to ensure a healthy and safe environment for children.
• Implement human resource management principles, such as recruitment, guidance, performance management, and other administrative decisions.

Building Strong Relationships with Families and Caregivers: 

• Spend time interacting with children and youth to understand them and provide support throughout their development stages.
• Establish a safe family care environment according to approved standards.
• Coordinate with local government entities and caregivers to ensure continuous high-quality care.
• Support advocacy activities and enhance communication with local media.

Child Protection: 

• Coordinate with the Child Protection Team and raise awareness about child protection issues in the local community.
• Manage and document child protection incidents with the protection team.
• Provide consultation and advice to staff on child protection matters.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in social sciences, education, psychology, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in family care and management.
• Ability to work in a child and youth care environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt strategies to changing circumstances.

Commitments and Benefits:

• Work in an environment that supports children's welfare and family care objectives.
• Opportunity to work with an integrated team contributing to the best services for children and youth.
• Supportive and stable work environment.

How to Apply: 

Interested candidates should send their CV to: HR.SOS@sos-jordan.org
Please mention "Family Care Coordinator" in the subject line.

Application deadline: 27/03/2025