Social Worker

We are looking for a Social Worker (0.4–0.5 FTE) to start on September 1, 2023

The position

Three years ago, a social pedagogy coordinator was appointed with funding from an external grant, with the goal of developing a social pedagogy approach. Since then, we have developed a parent participation program, established a network with organizations in the social and cultural sectors, and launched a professional development program on social pedagogy for Leerorkest teachers.

We are looking for a social worker who will sustain, maintain, and further develop the Leerorkest’s established social-pedagogical approach. In this role, you will focus on three main tasks:

1. Initiating and organizing activities for and involving the child.

• Programs and additional (social) activities, such as concerts in nursing homes.
• Contacts with parents, children’s teachers, and parent-child teams.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with various organizations in the social sector.

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2. Organizing and facilitating training and guidance for music teachers, venue managers, and other staff in the area of social-pedagogical approaches.
3. Advising Leerorkest Nederland as an organization on policy-making and development.

Job Requirements

The Leerorkest Nederland Foundation is based in Amsterdam Zuidoost. Here, we work with a dedicated team of staff to promote equal opportunity in the city through music education. We endorse the Cultural Diversity Code and strive as an organization to reflect society. Every talent is welcome. We are particularly interested in your qualities and how you can contribute to our team; familiarity with Amsterdam Zuidoost is a plus.

We are looking for a social worker who is passionate about our mission. You have excellent organizational skills, are a natural at building relationships, and understand the purpose, structure, and value of a Neighborhood Talent Orchestra. You are able to identify and recognize the barriers, challenges, and opportunities facing our children and respond with the appropriate intervention. You have a relevant network of people and organizations in the social sector and are able to maintain and expand this network effectively.

Qualities

You think and adapt quickly, are results-oriented, and know how to inspire others with your enthusiasm. You’re someone who’s comfortable in social situations; you’re approachable, enterprising, and have experience setting up and implementing social projects.

You are an excellent listener at all levels—from parents to teachers, from children to school principals—and are able to think and work at both the macro and micro levels. You serve as both an advisor and a coach and are capable of implementing appropriate interventions. You report to the Head of Education and attend the Sounding Board meetings and discussions regarding the Neighborhood Talent Orchestra.

Background:

• Community Worker / Social Worker
• Affinity with the target audience
• An affinity for music
• Cross-domain collaboration

Our offerings

• A dynamic and versatile role at a unique foundation.
• A one-year contract with the option to renew.
• A part-time position of 0.4–0.5 FTE based on a 36-hour workweek.
• A competitive salary and benefits package in pay scale 8 of the Arts Education Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Information and Procedure

If you see yourself in the job description above and are passionate about music education, you’re more than welcome to join our team! Please send a brief cover letter and your resume to JMinnaard@leerorkest.nl by Monday, August 14, 2023. Visit www.leerorkest.nl for more information about our organization. For questions about the job description, please email Jacco Minnaard, Head of Education at Leerorkest, at JMinnaard@leerorkest.nl.