Youth Transition Program Coordinator

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YOUTH TRANSITION PROGRAM COORDINATORS

**This is a paid position with a one-year contract**

Misión Mexico Foundation, located in Tapachula, Chiapas is seeking 2 exceptional candidates for the roles of Youth Transition Program Boys Coordinator and Youth Transition Program Girls Coordinator. These positions would require a minimum commitment of 12 months. These roles are for an immediate start. This role is based in Tapachula, Mexico and staff receive a monthly salary as well as accommodation and some meals.

About MisiónMexico

Misión México, established in 2001, is a place where a number of youth call home; a place where they are considered one of the family. It is somewhere they are cared for and provided with opportunities for growth, development and advancement in all areas of their lives including education and emotional support. Please check visit our website, misionmexico.org for more information.

Role Context

Our Youth Transition Programme (YTP) was established in 2014 to enable older youth within Misión México to begin their transition to semi-independent living, and build the skills required to live independently. Misión México has procured two off-site Youth Transition Houses for our young adults to live under supervision, whilst being supported to finish higher education or pursue career goals.

The YTP Coordinators work closely with our youth living at Misión Mexico (aged 14 years +) and our young adults living in the Youth Transition Houses (aged 18 years +). Our YTP Coordinators are expected to be both a role model and a source of authority to our youth and young adults.

Primary Objectives of the Role

The YTP Coordinators work to to create a safe, secure and stable environment for our young people, with a supportive learning environment that ensures their daily living skills are developed. The focus includes independent and practical living skills, health and nutrition, education and employment support, financial planning and budgeting. Personal development is also a critical element of the program to help improve their confidence, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and self-motivation.

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge and experience working with children or young people from backgrounds of trauma and/or disadvantaged backgrounds
• Ability to engage positively with children and young adults, whilst maintaining a high level of pastoral care and understanding of boundary setting
• Experience in workshop facilitation
• Ability to be an enabler, not a provider
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and show leadership qualities
• Provide a Valid Criminal Records Check prior to employment.
• A minimum of both conversational Spanish and conversational English
• A relevant Tertiary qualification and/or minimum 1 years’ experience in the fields of Social Services, Human Service, or Education (paid or voluntary roles)
• Experience in basic cooking and nutrition skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a community/residential background

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, please include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role based on the skills, knowledge and abilities requirements outlined in the advertisement and role description (Maximum of 2 pages);
• A current CV or Resume;
• The contact details of two professional referees, including your most recent line manager/s.

We reserve the right to appoint the successful applicants before the closing date.

Please forward your application to ytp@lovelifehope.com. For further information regarding this position, please contact Luke Owen at ytp@lovelifehope.com. This position is for an immediate start.