Showing posts with label SOS Children's Villages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SOS Children's Villages. Show all posts

Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Social Worker (St. Andrew, Jamaica) - SOS Children's Villages


SOS Children’s Villages is looking for:

RESIDENT SOCIAL WORKER – Stony Hill

The Resident Social Worker is responsible for organizing, coordinating and supervising the admissions process and welfare of the participants of the association with a rights based and de-institutionalized approach. The Resident Social Worker serves as the main liaison with the local governance agency and is the point of reference with respect to child protection at the village level. The Resident Social Worker is also responsible for the overall management of the village in the absence of the Village Director.

Required qualifications & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of direct working experience in similar field.
  • University degree in social work or in any other psycho-social sector (i.e. psychology, sociology etc.,).
  • Experience in applying case management procedures, including social work methods and practises in the work with children and families.
Required Knowledge and Skills
  • Wide knowledge of children, adolescence, youth and family protection laws
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Knowledge of administration and finance to include report writing, dealing with confidential information, record keeping and budgeting.
  • Working knowledge of techniques for crisis intervention of children and youth.
Other skills and attributes
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong compliance with social work ethics and values
  • Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries
  • Empathy, compassion and understanding of the needs of different client groups,
  • Non-judgmental attitude; ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Ability to advocate for the rights of the children and families
  • Ability to live within the SOS Children’s Village premises
  • Willingness to make a long-term commitment
  • Valid general driver’s license (would be an asset)
WE OFFER
  • Interesting and challenging tasks in an international working environment;
  • Guidance and opportunities for professional and personal development.
Please direct inquiries, submit your written application and resume by September 25, 2023 to: 

The HROD Manager,
SOS Children's Village National Office,
26 Peter Pan Avenue,
P.O. Box 654,
Montego Bay #2,
St. James.


Only shortlisted applicants will be shortlisted.




Friday, 16 June 2023

Child Caregiver (Montego Bay, Jamaica) - SOS Children's Villages


SOS Children's Villages is looking for Child Caregivers - Montego Bay.

The Child Caregiver provides general support to the SOS Family in the direct care and development of the children.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Educated to Secondary level 
  • Certificate in Child Care or Early Childhood Development or equivalent
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience working with children, adolescents and youth
  • Experience in Home Management to include family budgeting
  • Ability to operate a computer to intermediate level

Other Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
  • Knowledge of Children's 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
  • Mature and responsible and affectionate spirit
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
  • Ability to reside in the 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; competitive salary.

Please direct inquiries, submit your written application and resume to: 

The HROD Manager,
SOS Children's Village National Office,
26 Peter Pan Avenue,
P.O. Box 654,
Montego Bay #2,
St. James.


Only shortlisted applicants will be shortlisted




Tuesday, 15 September 2020

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

The Caregiver provides general support the Family in the direct care and development of the children and adolescents. Male and female candidates eligible.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
  • Educated to secondary level
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience working with children 
  • Certificate in Child Care or Care giving
  • 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 the village with children in a family setting
  • Willingness to make a long term commitment
Kindly submit your application by September 25, 2020 to:

The Human Resources Advisor
SOS Children's Villages National Office 
26 Peter Pan Avenue,
P.O. Box 654
Montego Bay #2,
St. James.
Fax: (876) 979-5855 or email: