Experienced Youth Consultant

Project overview

Working as a Youth Consultant via YER

The position

Children have the right to be cared for, guided, and raised in a safe living environment. Parents are primarily responsible for this. However, sometimes they are (temporarily) unable to care for their children or need support.

As a Youth Consultant, you are the case manager for the family. Your task is to ensure safety, arrange appropriate care, and provide support across all life domains. As a Youth Consultant, you take action in cases of (severe) family problems. Think of (acrimonious) divorces, abuse, and maltreatment. Or other forms that affect the child's peace and safety.

As a Youth Consultant, you have a vast range of knowledge regarding youth, both specialized and general. The role focuses not only on the young person but on the entire family. Together with the family and relevant agencies, you ensure that a thorough action plan is developed for the issues within the family.

About the company

YER has been active as an employment agency since 1987. During this period, we have grown into an international player with extensive networks in various fields, including the public sector. YER actively collaborates with companies and creates tailor-made solutions for current labor market issues. Talent Development Programs are an example of such a solution, through which we serve both companies and young professionals with customized services.

What you bring

Offer

• You help and support young people and families when they experience difficulties. You ensure the right help and tailored provisions when parents cannot manage on their own.
• Together with the family, you assess what and who is needed to change the situation. To do this, you engage in conversation with the family and discuss their needs.
• As a youth consultant, you connect the right caregivers to the family and make decisions when necessary.
• Throughout the entire process, the Youth Consultant maintains control and takes charge within the family.
• You have a completed HBO (higher professional education) degree (MWD, SPH, Pedagogy).
• You have at least 2 years of municipal work experience as a youth consultant.
• You possess a valid SKJ registration.
• You are capable of handling resistance well.
• You think out-of-the-box and are creative in finding solutions.
• You recognize and acknowledge signals of unsafety and know what action to take.
• Contract for a fixed or indefinite period or work on a freelance basis (ZZP).
• A salary that matches your experience.
• Pension schemes for a pleasant and carefree old age.
• Participation in personal coaching programs.
• Current affairs lectures with the latest case law and developments.
• SKJ-accredited training for the development of our youth professionals.
• Personal guidance and evaluation moments.
• Multiple training courses and programs per year via the YER Knowledge Center.
• Opportunity for Intervision and/or Supervision.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Arnhem, NL
• Languages: Dutch