Street Children Workers in Brazil will promote the personal, spiritual, educational and social development of children that live on the street and face physical, psychological and social problems on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Ability to identify the needs and problems of street children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with street children, providing counseling when necessary.
• Capacity to conceptualize, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work with groups.
• Desirable knowledge of teaching methods/aids and ways of planning educational activities, running arts-based activities, community/environmental projects, outdoor education and sporting activities.
• Befriending and supporting individuals in various settings.
• Mentoring and supporting individuals to encourage social inclusion.

Qualifications

• A sincere desire to work for the wellbeing of street children
• Degree in social work, education, law, research, welfare, nursing or other desired
• Minimum one year of Bible college
• Member of local church
• Involved in evangelism, Bible studies and discipleship
• Previous work experience with street children preferred
• At least 18 years old
• A growing Christian
• Active in ministry in a local church
• Recommended by pastor and church
• Teachable
• Adaptable
• Able to accept difficult circumstances
• Good sense of humor
• Not easily discouraged
• Spiritually mature
• Able to accept various leadership styles