Youth Behavioral Scientist

What will you be doing?

You will support the professionals on the Youth Strength and Expert Team. You will coach and guide them in their daily work through close individual and group interaction with the teams. You will monitor staff caseloads and help them perform their work to the best of their ability. You will contribute your expertise on specific topics, thereby helping to enhance their professional skills. In all these activities, you prioritize the safety of the children, families, and employees of Dijk en Waard.

You:

• You serve as a substantive sounding board and go-to resource for consultants, but above all, you are committed to the personal development of employees;
• Provides on-the-job coaching as needed and identifies training or development needs and opportunities; Ensures compliance with work instructions and processes and identifies areas where quality improvements are needed;
• Operates on the principle of continuous improvement and encourages a results-oriented approach among employees;
• Works closely with the Youth Team Leader and the other behavioral specialist.

At Dijk en Waard, the use of case load management and case load standards is still in its early stages, so you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the substance of this role. You will also participate in interim evaluations and provide advice throughout the process on how to ensure the long-term viability of this approach. Your focus will initially be on the members of the expert team, but in complex cases, your expertise may certainly be called upon by the support team or from the broader social sector, such as the Wmo or the right to education/compulsory education.

Your profile

You have excellent coaching skills and can support employees in their personal development. You have a results-oriented mindset and know how to get others on board with it. You are a strong communicator and excel at managing processes and bringing together the interests, opinions, and input of various stakeholders. Quality improvement is your focus, and with your comprehensive perspective on the social sector, you make a real difference!

In addition, you should have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in Psychology or (Special) Education;
• A valid SKJ or BIG registration;
• Extensive work experience as a behavioral scientist in a (youth) care setting;
• You have the necessary expertise in youth services (and the broader social sector) and are able to communicate this effectively.

We offer you

Working for the Municipality of Dijk en Waard means tackling major challenges alongside dedicated colleagues in a pleasant and stimulating work environment. You’ll see the results of your work right in your community. We encourage and support you in reaching your full potential.

In addition, we offer you:

• A salary of up to €5,997 gross per month (pay grade 11) based on a 36-hour workweek;
• A position for 32–36 hours per week (4 shifts of 9 hours is also negotiable);
• A flexible spending allowance equal to 18.45% of your gross annual salary. You can use this for things like extra time off or additional cash;
• Plenty of opportunities for personal development through our wide range of training courses and programs.

And that includes:

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home;
• A reimbursement for your travel expenses;
• A work-from-home allowance;
• A laptop and a phone.

About us

We are Dijk en Waard. A young municipality formed from the merger of Langedijk and Heerhugowaard. With 90,000 residents, we are the second-largest municipality in North Holland North. And thanks to our ambitious housing development program, our municipality continues to grow strongly. Together with over 800 colleagues, we are committed to serving all the people who live, work, and do business in our municipality. We do this with great pleasure, every single day.

Working at Dijk en Waard offers the best of both worlds: metropolitan opportunities and a close-knit organization. It’s a combination that provides exciting and varied work for everyone. We’re still a work in progress. That’s why we’re looking for colleagues who enjoy growing professionally and are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work.

Curious about us? Then check us out here:www.dijkenwaard.nl/werkenbij. That’s where we tell you our story.

Youth Strength and Expert Team

The support team serves as the public face of the organization: they hold exploratory conversations with residents seeking assistance, develop preventive programs, work closely with frontline staff, and empower residents—if necessary, with the help of a light referral.

The expert team is responsible for steering efforts toward goals and results through active coordination, assessing and evaluating more complex requests for assistance, and referring individuals to customized services. Both teams collaborate extensively with other entities in the social services sector, such as the Social Support Act (Wmo), the right to education/compulsory education, and the primary care sector.

Are you excited?

Do you see yourself working asa Behavioral Scientist forour municipality? If so, we look forwardto receivingyour application, including your resume and cover letter, bySunday, June 30, 2024! We will respond within 5 business days to let you know if you have been invited for an introductory interview.

The introductory interviews are scheduled for: Thursday, July 11, 2024 (in the morning)

It would be great if you could keep that in mind!

Do you have any questions?

Please call or text Marjolijn Smith (Youth Team Leader) at 06-10529143 (away from June 3 through 7) or send an email to m.smith@dijkenwaard.nl. You can also contact Gina Arthur (Behavioral Specialist) at 06-39200043 or send an email to g.arthur@dijkenwaard.nl.

Recruitment efforts based on this job posting are not appreciated.