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EMPLOYMENT OFFER – Social Advisor / Field Educator – Chiang Mai

Baan Dek Foundation (previously known as Kids Home Foundation) is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious, organization based in Chiang Mai that supports over 1000 children in need and their families living in construction sites and slums. Through specifically tailored educational programs and flexible individual support, Baan Dek protects endangered children, allows families to becoming self-sustainable and gives opportunities for a better future.

Responsibilities of the advertised positions:

                                                                               
Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for professional and dedicated local Social Advisor / Field Educator who would like to get committed to vulnerable children and migrant communities living on construction areas. The Social Advisor will work under direct supervision of the General Manager in Chiang Mai.

The main objective of Baan Dek Foundation's team of social workers is to help vulnerable children and their families to solve social and economical issues in daily life, allowing the families to reach sustainability and ensuring every child access to Education, Health and Safety the well-being of their kids.

Role and responsibilities include - but are not restricted to:
 

Social counseling to the children and their families and implementation of support plan through social work activities;

Preparation and coordination of on field lifeskill sessions for the children;

Run on field collective educational activities;

Follow-up and reporting on social work activities;

Communication about the projects and activities to beneficiaries;

On-field investigation to reach the objectives of the project;

Potentially support in terms of administrative / legal matters related to the Foundation status;

Identify and develop partnerships with relevant local partners (schools, medical centers, social services, etc.)

Required skills:

Nationality: Thai or South East Asia nationals

Age: preferably graduates with experience in the field of social work / educational activity coordination

Training: Degree or experience in relevant field (social work, special education, health, psychology,...)

Language skills: 

Fluent Thai 

English proficient speaking and writing skills.(Necessary!!!)

Communication skills in Burmese/Shan/Tha-Yai/Khmer are an asset.

Other skills/interests: committed to social work/child welfare, dedication for non-profit work, communication and human relations skills, teamwork ability, flexibility on working hours, tolerance & human values, highly motivated, positive energy & spirit, ability to work autonomously, ability to understand family situation and conduct assessments.

Experience to work as teacher/animator or with mother and baby/toddler considered as an asset.

Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday (full-time position) + occasionally on weekend + evenings

Salary: Starting 13.000 THB (To be defined based on experience and qualifications. Complementary advantages provided (food, transportation & phone allowance, etc.)

Starting date: ASAP, one year contact

Applications (CV/cover letter/references) to be sent by email to: Julien STRENS, Manager (julien@baandekfoundation.org) by 15th Febuary 2016. To comply with Baan Dek Foundation Child Protection Policy, the selected candidate will be requested a copy of his/her criminal records.

All application will be gathered on 5/02/2016. Selected applicants will be contacted after this date.

More details on Baan Dek’s projects on www.baandekfoundation.org