SOCIAL TECHNICIAN

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Social Technician for Involuntary Loneliness to support elderly individuals experiencing loneliness and limitations, coordinating with local entities and promoting neighborhood-based initiatives in Verdum. Key Responsibilities: 1. Coordination with social entities and administrations 2. Promoting new initiatives against involuntary loneliness 3. Support and accompaniment for individuals experiencing loneliness At VINCLE – Association for Social Research and Action, we are looking for a Social Technician for Involuntary Loneliness for the Program supporting people suffering from Involuntary Loneliness in the Verdum neighborhood of Barcelona. The service supports elderly individuals experiencing loneliness, often accompanied by mobility and relational limitations. \- Maintain and develop the coordination network with local social entities, always in relation to the care of the target population. \- Participate in the “Being Elderly in Verdum” forum and other forums established regarding involuntary loneliness and the broader fight against social isolation. \- Coordinate with entities and administrations for case referrals. \- Attend individuals referred to the project to identify their needs and ensure necessary accompaniment. \- Inform (whenever possible) about the BCN\+65 program and its derived resources. \- Maintain and develop ongoing projects within the scope of the service (conversation groups, board games, life stories, walks, participation in neighborhood activities, with necessary adaptations anticipated). \- Promote new initiatives benefiting individuals experiencing Involuntary Loneliness in Verdum. * Experience: 3 years. \- 3 years of experience (within the last 5\) in Involuntary Loneliness projects * Degree: \- Social Education * Degree: \- Social Work * Catalan (spoken: advanced, written: advanced) * Spanish (spoken: advanced, written: advanced) * Competencies / knowledge: \- Diploma and/or degree in Social Education or related social fields. \- 3 years of experience (within the last 5\) in Involuntary Loneliness projects. \- Good knowledge of the Verdum neighborhood in Barcelona. \- Excellent command of Catalan and Spanish, both spoken and written. \- High adaptability and assertiveness; flexibility and teamwork skills, initiative, communication, and leadership. \- Strong oral and written communication skills. * Permanent employment contract * Intensive working schedule * Other relevant details: \- Weekly workload: 35 hours \- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. \- Remuneration according to: Social Action Collective Agreement \- Start date: Immediate \- Location: Verdum Neighborhood Center \- Additional note: Substitution contract