Youth Facility Educator

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka, a member organization of SOS-Kinderdorf International, provides total care to the children who have lost their parents as well as the children who are at risk of losing the care of their biological family. The organization has well-established Projects in Piliyandala, Nuwaraeliya, Galle, Anuradhapura, Monaragala, Jaffna, Gandara, Peraliya, Mallavi and Malpotha and invites applications from highly committed individuals who meet the requisite qualifications for the following position.

EDUCATOR (MALE) YOUTH FACILITY – PILIYANDALA

The Youth Facility Educator is responsible for guiding the youth boys of SOS Children’s Village Piliyandala according to the organization’s policies and procedures towards independence, so that when they leave the care of SOS Children’s Villages they shall be self-sufficient contributing members of society.

In achieving this, the Youth Facility Educator should be seen as a role model providing advice, guidance, and support and a positive example to the young people in their development from adolescence to adulthood

Duties will include the development of youth’s educational programs, assisting and guiding to resolve personal, social or psychological problems faced by youth, conducting study programs and liaising with school principals and teachers. You will also be expected to participate in Children’s Village activities and any other event or place (Probation Department, Schools, and Hospitals) which is necessary for the wellbeing of the Youth.

Candidates who are genuinely interested in the development of children and who possess a degree/ diploma or equivalent qualifications in Youth Development, Social Work or any other related discipline with the ability to multi task and provide leadership and guidance to the children are desired. Those who have good computer skills and knowledge of English will be given preference

This is a residential position and bachelor furnished quarters as well as utilities will be provided.

Please submit your resume with contact telephone numbers and names of three non-related referees using the link below by 24^th November 2023..

HEAD – HR & OD, SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES-SRI LANKA, P. O. Box – 05, KESBEWA, PILIYANDALA.

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka is committed to protecting its staff, programme participants and the communities we serve (both children and adults) from harm from child abuse, sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse and all other types of harm. Every individual who joins SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka should understand his/her responsibility in ensuring a safeguarding environment. The highest standards of selection, recruitment and authentication procedures will be applied for all employment opportunities, including thorough cross-checking of references and submitting a current police clearance certificates