POSITION AS A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR IN IN SASOLBURG

Position as a Youth Development Program Coordinator in Nelson Mandela Primary school, Sasolburg. FutureNow implements unique Youth Development programs in schoolsto address the main causes of Socio-Economic challenges in communities. The successful applicant will be equipped with specific knowledge and skills to build on existing knowledge and skills to successfully implement the program under strict supervision and guidance. Typical experience and training as a Social worker or Teacher will be applicable. ob description (concise): Implementing a specific designed Preventative Youth Development program including Mentoring networks; Parenting; Leadership development; Social-Emotional-Learning; Value Based School-Culture; Spiritual development; Disciplinary solutions; Early detection and Referral networks; Training and guidance of learners and parents in relational programs. Profile of the successful candidate:  Has a qualification in Social work or Education with more than 7-year work experience as a social worker or teacher with at least 3 contactable references;  Is someone with a desire to make a lasting difference in the lives of youth with preventative programs designed to provide an ideal holistic development context.  Willing to work in the school context with learners in a full-service primary school.  Loves to work in a team willing to make personal sacrifices for the sake of the needs of the child;  Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;  High Social-Emotional EQ and proficiency in verbal communication skills to facilitate training with learners and teachers/adults;  Is proficient in computer (Windows/MS Office/Browser/Smartphone) and social media programs;  Willing to learn new techniques and programs to implement in groups;  Has the desire to guide and motivate children and adults individually and/or in a group to change behaviour in a positive way;  Team player with skills to communicate and roll out plans with the FutureNow and school management team with efficient time management;  Prefers to work preventative in terms of social development;  Very Strong administration and organisational skills; Advantages:  Work in a positive creative context with working hours in line with that of a full-time teacher;  Receive 42 Paid leave days per year (To be taken only during school holidays);  Fixed 12-month term with potential to extend on negotiation;  Competitive salary to be negotiated with successful candidate taking sector, market and qualifications into account;  Making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in the community. Applications: 31 March 2020 Request the link fir application by sending an e-mail to gert@futurenow.org.za Applicants need to submit the electronic application with registered Google account along with the following documentation to be uploaded in the Google form in PDF format:  Curriculum Vitae (not more than 4 pages)  Reference letter from previous or current employer  Certified copy of highest qualification  Proof of registration at SACSSP or SACE Closing date for applications: Tuesday 31 March 2020 For more information: Dr. G van der Merwe @ 074 8856315 / gert@futurenow.org.za