Child Protection Program Intern at Baan Dek Foundation

บ้านกาญจน์กนก 23, , Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Documentation, Child Protection Principles, Social Work, Psychology, Reporting, Microsoft Office Suite, Interpersonal Communication, Empathy, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Ethical Boundaries, Cultural Sensitivity

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Working environment Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization based in Bangkok & Chiang Mai. BDF supports access to essential services for more than 1,500 vulnerable children and their families living in construction sites and slums. Through specifically tailored educational programs and flexible individual support, Baan Dek Foundation protects endangered children, enables families to become self-sustainable and provides opportunities for a better future. มูลนิธิเครือข่ายพัฒนาบ้านเด็ก หรือ มูลนิธิบ้านเด็ก (Baan Dek Foundation) เป็นองค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร มีวัตถุประสงค์หลักในการให้ความช่วยเหลือและอนุเคราะห์เด็กและครอบครัวที่อยู่ในสภาวะเปราะบางที่อาศัยอยู่ในชุมชนของแรงงานก่อสร้างและชุมชนแออัดให้มีโอกาสพัฒนาอย่างสมบูรณ์ทั้งทางร่างกายและจิตใจ รวมทั้ง ให้สามารถเข้าถึงสิทธิและบริการขั้นพื้นฐาน ด้านสุขภาพ การศึกษาและความปลอดภัย Your Mission Intern Mission & Objectives Child Protection Program 1. Case Support & Documentation • Record Case Notes meticulously to support Case Managers. This includes summarizing interview findings, documenting interactions, and organizing digital and physical files. • Accompany ISP Visits/Home Visits with a Case Manager. Observe and participate in the assessment and engagement process with families and children. • Assist Case Managers in drafting, finalizing, and implementing Action Plans that ensure children and families successfully access necessary support and assistance. 2. Project & Program Support • Support Project Activities related to child protection initiatives (e.g., awareness campaigns, workshops, resource development). • Monitoring and Stocking Project Materials and Supporting resources (e.g., food and hygiene set). 3. Reporting & Professional Development • Compile and submit a concise Weekly Report detailing activities, observations, challenges encountered, and progress made on assigned tasks. • Attend mandatory staff meetings, training sessions, and supervision meetings. หน้าที่ความรับผิดชอบ (RESPONSIBILITIES): โครงการปกป้องคุ้มครองเด็ก 1. การสนับสนุนกรณีและการจัดทำเอกสาร • บันทึกหมายเหตุเกี่ยวกับกรณีอย่างละเอียดเพื่อสนับสนุนเจ้าหน้าที่กรณีศึกษา ซึ่งรวมถึงการสรุปผลการสัมภาษณ์ การบันทึกปฏิสัมพันธ์ และการจัดระเบียบแฟ้มข้อมูลทั้งในรูปแบบดิจิทัลและเอกสาร • ร่วมติดตามการเยี่ยมบ้าน/การเยี่ยม ISP กับเจ้าหน้าที่กรณีศึกษา สังเกตและมีส่วนร่วมในกระบวนการประเมินและการมีส่วนร่วมกับครอบครัวและเด็ก • ช่วยเจ้าหน้าที่กรณีศึกษาในการร่าง สรุป และดำเนินการตามแผนปฏิบัติการ (Action Plan) เพื่อให้แน่ใจว่าเด็กและครอบครัวสามารถเข้าถึงการสนับสนุนและความช่วยเหลือที่จำเป็นได้ 2. การสนับสนุนโครงการและโปรแกรม • สนับสนุนกิจกรรมโครงการที่เกี่ยวข้องกับการคุ้มครองเด็ก (เช่น การรณรงค์สร้างความตระหนัก การจัดเวิร์กช็อป การพัฒนาสื่อ/ทรัพยากร) • ตรวจสอบและจัดเก็บวัสดุโครงการและทรัพยากรสนับสนุน (เช่น ชุดอาหารและอุปกรณ์สุขอนามัย) 3. การรายงานและพัฒนาวิชาชีพ • รวบรวมและส่งรายงานสรุปรายสัปดาห์โดยสั้นกระชับ ระบุรายละเอียดกิจกรรม การสังเกต ความท้าทายที่พบ และความคืบหน้าในการปฏิบัติงานที่ได้รับมอบหมาย • เข้าร่วมประชุมเจ้าหน้าที่ การอบรม และการประชุมกำกับดูแลตามที่กำหนด Your Profile Experience/Skills Preferred: Relevant Coursework: Enrollment in or recent graduation from a degree program in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or a closely related Human Services field. Knowledge of Child Protection Principles: Familiarity with the basic principles of child rights, child safety, confidentiality, and the legal/policy framework governing child protection in the relevant jurisdiction. Ethical Understanding: Demonstrated understanding of professional ethics and boundaries in working with vulnerable populations and sensitive information. Documentation and Reporting: Proven ability to take detailed, accurate notes and to summarize complex information clearly and concisely (essential for case notes and weekly reports). Organization and Time Management: Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple ongoing assignments, and maintain systematic record-keeping (crucial for monitoring project materials and case files). Communication: Written: Strong writing skills for reports, and clear, objective case documentation. Verbal: Ability to communicate with empathy, clarity, and respect with colleagues, clients, and partners. IT Proficiency: Competency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) or equivalent programs for drafting documents, managing lists/inventories, and creating presentations. Interpersonal & Personal Attributes: Empathy and Sensitivity: High degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to approach sensitive family situations with empathy, non-judgment, and cultural sensitivity. Resilience and Self-Care: Awareness of the emotional demands of child protection work and demonstrated capacity for self-reflection and healthy coping strategies (to prevent burnout). Critical Thinking: The ability to observe a situation, analyze information provided by a Case Manager, and contribute thoughtful, objective insights during action planning. Reliability and Confidentiality: High sense of responsibility and commitment to professional ethics, ensuring absolute confidentiality of all case and client information. Respect for Diversity and Human Dignity: The ability to approach all clients and colleagues with unwavering respect for human dignity, demonstrating cultural competency and sensitivity toward diverse backgrounds (e.g., cultural, religious, socioeconomic, and orientation). Important note APPLY NOW If you are interested in applying for the Child Protection Project Intern, please send Your CV, A cover letter, Names and contact details of two references the following information in English to https://baan-dek.jobs.personio.com/job/2695762 *Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in Thai and English.* Candidates should not submit any additional documents outside of what is requested in compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019). By applying for this position, all candidates are subject to Dao Ethical Gifts Data Protection Policy. ** Important: Only a complete application (CV + cover letter + two references) will be considered. ** Closing date for applications: early applications encouraged Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects is available online at www.baandekfoundation.org Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for an Accountant and Finance Officer who will contribute to BDF’s overall mission and provide specialized support for workers and their families who reside in construction camps. About us About Baan Dek Foundation Baan Dek Foundation is a dynamic non-profit dedicated to empowering marginalized children and families living in urban poverty, particularly in construction camps across Thailand. The Thai construction sector employs approximately 700,000 migrants out of which 40% are women. BDF and UNICEF’s evidence-based study states around 60,000 children live with parents in construction site camps with slum-like conditions. These children and their parents face critical challenges in accessing essential services such as education, healthcare and child protection. To address this challenge, BDF supports children and their parent’s immediate needs (access to healthcare, education, and child protection services), empowers their communities through a peer-to-peer approach (training for youth, adults, and women) and creates systemic change in the Thai construction sector through the Building Social Impact Initiative. Baan Dek also powers a spin-off social enterprise: Dao Ethical Gifts, which empowers vulnerable women in Thailand. IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, it is important that you acknowledge and accept the following information: Candidates should not submit any additional documents outside of what is requested in compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019). By applying for this position, all candidates are subject to BDF Data Protection Policy. Equal opportunity: BDF is an equal opportunity employer. The organization shall not resume discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in advertisements for employment, recruitment and other conditions of employment, preventing discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Child Safeguarding: To comply with BDF’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, the selected candidate will be requested to provide a copy of his/her criminal record (or clearance certificate) and two professional references. Adhering to BDF’s policies includes compliance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, PSEA Policy, and Anti-Corruption Policy. More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects is available at www.baandekfoundation.org.

Responsibilities

The intern will support case managers by documenting case notes, participating in home visits, and assisting in the implementation of action plans for vulnerable children. Additionally, they will support child protection project activities and provide weekly progress reports.