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Starfish Country Home School Foundation is in the process of transforming its residential program in Chiang Mai to create a family-like environment for children who need to live at the center to access education, while reintegrating into their families those children who can return home.

We have the facilities and resources to create a family environment for the children in living transition to this place, so that they could build relationships based on acceptance, respect and tenderness.

 We currently host over 90 students in our residential program.

 The residential programs were first planned over 10 years ago when many remote villages had no schools and roads were in poorer conditions. Much has changed in Thailand and the Foundation is undergoing a restructuring and stronger emphasis will be based on the ability to support families to look after their children while ensuring they can access and remain in schools while living at home.

 We look for a Residential program coordinator who agrees with our view that every child deserves to live with his/her family and does not see residential program as a viable alternative except in few specific cases.

ROLE

• Creation of a family-like residential program for children between 5 and 18 years of age;
• Training and management of day and night carers and all other program staff in positive discipline, child protection;
• Development of activities focusing on teaching life skills to resident children;
• Development of stronger links with families and Community;
• Cooperation with social work and outreach work team.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years’ experience as social worker or coordinator of residential care and/or social care programme, ideally with vulnerable children.
• At least 3 years’ experience of case management.
• A proven track record in managing programmes.
• The post requires a positive attitude towards the training of staff.
• The candidate should possess the experience of operating with vulnerable children and teenagers, within multi-sectorial, multi-cultural teams and demonstrate flexibility in working style is important.
• A university degree or Masters in Education, Psychology, Social Science or any relevant field.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Thai.
• Proficiency in spoken English is a plus.
• Proficiency in computer Office packages.
• The candidate should possess excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and inter-personal skills. Advocacy and capacity building capacities are also required.
• Clear understanding of minimum standards for residential care and child protection.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

LOCATION Chiang Mai city

REPORTING

Line and Staff manager (= the immediate superior in the management chain; the person who signs off your holiday requests, directs your time allocation, and will deliver any disciplinary proceedings): Foundation’s Director of Social Programs

REMUNERATION

SCHSF provides successful candidates with a competitive salary and benefit based on experience and potential. It offers an annual salary increase plus other benefits such as Annual Bonus, 24-hour Insurance, Saving Fund Scheme, and Friendly Working Environment with other HR policies paralleling to applicable Thai Laws.

Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume indicating the position title to: f.caruso71@gmail.com 

Or should you need any further information, please contact us via e-mail at f.caruso71@gmail.com 

Closing Date               :      19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)