Youth Worker

Job Description

Date of Announcement Publication: 19.03.2024
Validity: until 10.08.2024, 16:00
Location: On-site, on Tunari Street no 16
Program: Full-time
Employment Period: Fixed-term

What You’ll Do

As a Youth Worker at RAA Foundation, you will support the personal and social development of Romanian and Ukrainian adolescents to help them become more confident and independent. This includes organizing and delivering non-formal activities, personal development workshops, skill-building training, counseling, and close collaboration with other departments, schools, psychosocial support services, and other youth programs.

Ideal Candidate Skills

Empathy and understanding of youth challenges, including mental health and social disadvantages
Communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with youth and their families
Ability to create age-appropriate educational and engaging activities
Creativity and innovation for developing new approaches and non-formal activities for adolescents
Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and situations
Ability to work independently and make decisions in complex situations
Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to collaborate with other professionals and organizations
Organizational skills, planning, and time management
Commitment to continuous professional development and learning
Dedication to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion

Requirements

Accredited higher education degree in psychology or social work
Certificate of completion of an accredited youth worker specialization course
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience working with youth
Minimum 3 years of volunteer experience
Experience working in diverse teams and coordinating volunteer teams
Proficient knowledge of MS Office and the internet
Intermediate/advanced level of English

Application Process

If you believe you are the right person for this role, please send us your CV in Romanian (Europass format) and a one-page cover letter explaining why you would be the best candidate for this position by 09.08.2024 to resurseumane@raa.ro.