Developmental Psychologist standplaats Saba – EC2

Stichting Ocan; Sabah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Developmental Psychologist to support the social-emotional development of students. This role involves collaborating with teachers and parents, conducting assessments, and planning interventions in a multifaceted educational environment in Sabah. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a passion for youth development.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in psychology or related fields.
• Experience in supporting youth with social-emotional challenges.
• Qualified to perform psychological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Observe interactions between students and teachers.
• Plan and execute interventions for students with behavioral challenges.
• Offer support through visits and workshops.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Psychological assessment

Intervention planning

Education

Degree in psychology, pedagogy or behavior sciences

Job description

Developmental Psychologist 40 hours per week
A reliable and self-motivated professional, able to think and work out-of-the-box

As a Youth Development Specialist you focus on approaches about how to work with parents, teachers, children and young people. You provide well-coordinated care geared towards more prevention, better integration of youth related services and the use of social networks within the direct environment of students.

• Observe interaction between teacher and student;

• Contribute to the individual plans of students (IEP + IDP);

• Be available at the daycare center and schools at regular hours for observations and intervention;

• Support contact between schools and parents.

Guidance tasks

• Offer the first line of support for teachers, parents and children through classroom visits, home visits, workshops or individual sessions;

• Plan and execute intervention for students with socio-emotional or specific behavioral challenges.

Requirements

• Relevant degree in psychology, pedagogy or behavior sciences;

• Ample work experience in supporting youngsters with social-emotional questions;

• Able and qualified to perform psychological assessments;

• Have knowledge of the current student care system on Saba, or will comply with it shortly;

• Willing to apply a result-oriented approach;

• Able and qualified to apply strategies to guide students with exceptionalities;

• Work on own professional development; • Experienced in positive psychology/pedagogy.

Communication skills
• Eager and able to work in a multidsciplinary team;
• Experienced in working with adults;
• Maintain regular contact between teachers, care coordinators, parents, and colleagues in other organizations;
• Fluent in English and preferably also some command of Dutch and Spanish; • Able to monitor and report on progress verbally and in writing;
• Use modern communication technology to give constructive feedback.

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Candidates are asked to submit applications by April 30, 2021to EC2 Director Henriette van Heijnsbergen at [e-mail]

We are particularly interested in your motivation and experience.