Youth Work Officer (ASWO) (關心一線 27778899 / DSE 27771112) (Media Counselling Centre (Youthline))

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing hotline or online counseling;
• Training hotline volunteers;
• Organizing and planning programs to promote emotional wellness among youth;
• Liaising with primary schools, secondary schools, and universities to promote emotional wellness;
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

Study Fields:

• A recognized Bachelor of Social Work degree or above is required.
• Priority will be given to those with backgrounds and work experience in counseling or youth work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in counseling/youth work is preferable
• Proficiency in both spoken and written Chinese
• Familiar with youth culture and social media trends

Certificate, License and Registration:

• Registered under Social Workers Registration Ordinance

Personal Attributes:

• Able to work independently and collectively and under pressure
• Self-motivated, innovative, strong problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of commitment and responsibility
• Can adapt to shift work

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in case counseling and related volunteer training is preferred

Remarks:

Youthline 2777 8899 of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups delivers direct telephone counseling for youth seeking advice on emotional, dating, family problems, and career choices. Besides, Youthline offers programs for students' emotional wellness, including DSE 27771112 support programs, Volunteer Training, and Back to school preparation.  The DSE 27771112 service is designed to help high school students prepare for public examinations and the results as soon as possible and make rational plans for their future studies and careers. The plan provides four major service areas: hotline and online counseling, further study information, examination preparation, and future planning consultation, to comprehensively support students facing the public exam.

To apply, please submit an online application at HKFYG Recruitment Portal https://erecruit.hkfyg.org.hk/.  Candidates may be required to undergo Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC) if job duties involve frequent contact with children.  Only shortlisted candidates will be notified to attend a written test.

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