Social Worker and Field Coordinator (Social Advisor) – CHIANG MAI
Baan Dek Foundation
Baan Dek Foundation is looking for a professional and dedicated local Social Worker and Field Coordinator (Social Advisor) who is committed to helping vulnerable children from marginalized communities in Chiang Mai.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Type of Contract: Full-time position, 1-year contract (renewable)
Location: Based in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Working hours: Monday to Friday (9am-7pm, with a flexible schedule) + occasionally on weekends
Salary: Starting 15,000 THB, depends on experience and qualifications. Benefits include free lunch, transportation & phone allowance, etc.
Starting date: ASAP
Responsibilities include (but are not restricted to):
- Conduct in individual case management (involving a team of social workers)
- Social counseling to the children and their families and implementation of support plan through social work activities along their needs
- Preparation and coordination of field activities (life skills)
- Run field collective educational activities
- Monitor and report on social work activities
- Identify and develop partnerships with relevant local partners (schools, medical centers, social services, construction companies, etc.)
- Follow and promote Baan Dek Foundation’s Child Protection Policy.
Qualifications:
Training: preferably a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (social work, social development, psychology,.)
Experience at least 6 months in project coordination / social work / child rights-based approach and educational activity / social and field coordinator are considerable assets.
Language skills: Fluent Thai (spoken and written) and English proficient speaking and writing skills. Burmese, Thai-Yai and / or Khmer considered as assets.
Other skills/interests: Fieldwork, committed to social work/child welfare and interested in non-profit work. teamwork ability, flexibility on working hours ,ability to understand family situations and conduct assessments.
Applications (CV/cover letter/2 professional references) in English to be sent by email only to:
Mr.Julien (Julien@baandekfoundation.org) and Mr. Werapong (admin@baandekfoundation.org) by 30th March 2019.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview in English. The Baan Dek Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit and in line with the local needs. The successful applicant will be expected to comply with Baan Dek Foundation's Child Protection Policy. The selected candidate will be requested a copy of his/her criminal records.
More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects on www.baandekfoundation.org
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