Caregivers (Kingston & Montego Bay, Jamaica) - SOS Children's Village

The Caregiver provides direct support to the Family Houses in the care and development of the children and young people.

Required Education and Experience:

• Educated to secondary level
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with children and young people
• Certificate in Child Care preferred
• Experience in Home Management to include family budgeting 
• Ability to operate a computer to intermediate level

Other Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge of Child Rights and Protection Act
• Comprehension of child, youth and family development
• Knowledge of positive parenting techniques promoting child participation
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Mental alertness and strong motivation
• Positive attitude and perseverance
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Ability to reside on teh village with children in a family setting
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment

We Offer:

Interesting and challenging tasks in an international working environment. Guidance and opportunities for professional and personal development; comparative salary. Please direct enquiries and submit your written applications by October 14, 2018 to:

The Human Resource and Organizational Development Advisor

SOS Children's Village Jamaica

26 Peter Pan Avenue, P.O. Box 654, Montego Bay #2, St. James

Fax: (876) 979-5855.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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