Peace Corps

Youth Development Specialist

Peace Corps  •  Belize (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Post

Belize

Partner Organization Name

PathLight Belize

Required Skills

Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:

• MA/MS in Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology

• 3 or more years of relevant experience, such as in organizational development/capacity building, social work for youth, or experience serving youth organizations

• Basic Spanish will be beneficial for family engagement

SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP:

Candidates who are dual citizens of Belize and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Belize. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance and the protections of U.S. citizenship promotes Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Belize citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Belize, the Peace Corps’ ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Belize, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.

Language Requirement

Spanish

Primary Sector

Youth in Development

Accepts Couples

Yes

Country

Belize

Assignment Length (months)

11

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCR

Featured Job

Yes

Posted on LinkedIn

Yes

Peace Corps

About Peace Corps

As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans with a passion for service abroad to work with communities and create lasting change. Volunteers develop sustainable solutions to address challenges in Education, Health, Economic Development, Agriculture, Environment and Youth Development. Through their Peace Corps experiences, Volunteers gain a unique cultural understanding and a lifelong commitment to service that positions them to succeed in today's global economy. Since President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961, more than 240,000 Americans of all ages have served in 142 countries worldwide.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Year Founded
1961
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