Guidance supervisor for the ‘I’m Roma and I work’ project.

About Maks vzw

Maks vzw is looking for a motivated pathway supervisor to work with Romanian Roma and Syrian Doms. The project aims to support these communities in their journey towards employment and integration. As a pathway counsellor, you will work at the interface of social guidance and administrative support, with a focus on cooperation with local organisations such as OCMWs, municipalities, mutual health organisations and schools.

Your responsibilities

• Recruiting participants: active outreach and collaboration with local partners to find and engage participants.
• Individual counselling: providing support to find employment, access social services, and solve practical problems.
• Organising training: coordinating relevant education and training to empower participants.
• School mediation: provide support to children and young people in collaboration with schools when necessary.
• Networking and collaboration: build and maintain relationships with social services, local authorities and other relevant partners.
• Administrative monitoring: accurately tracking data and progress of participants.

What do we ask of you?

• Language skills: a very good written knowledge of Dutch and the ability to provide guidance in Dutch and French. Fluent knowledge of Romanian is required.
• Regional knowledge: be familiar with Brussels and be able to match the social map to the needs of the target audience.
• Experience in social counselling: experience in counselling vulnerable groups is a plus.
• Flexibility and organisational skills: ability to work independently and set priorities.

What do we offer?

A full-time contract of indefinite duration. An exciting working environment in Brussels (near South Station). The opportunity to have a concrete impact on people’s lives in a diverse and dynamic city.