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Leisure Service Technician

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 22 days ago (last checked 3 Nov)

Afanias

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Hours: Includes weekends
Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Driving licence: Required

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Training in one of these disciplines: Higher Technician in Early Childhood Education, Sociocultural Animation and Tourism, Higher Technician in Social Integration,

Higher Technician in Community Services. Others: Degree in Tourism, Degree in Social Education, Official Master's in Special Education; Official Master's in Inclusive Education; Official Master's in Psychopedagogy.

Specific training in special education.
Leisure and Free Time Monitor Certificate, or at least 1 year of experience in the management and implementation of leisure and free time activities.
Experience in leisure activities with people with Intellectual disabilities.
Experience supporting people with ASD is valued.
Sociosanitary training is valued.
Training in Community Development is valued.
Sign Language Technician (Valued).
Capacity to take on challenges and make decisions.
Ability to maintain discipline and know how to handle challenging behavior.
Good communication skills.
High capacity for direct care and teamwork.
Capacity for motivation and group dynamics.
Availability to work 37.5 hours/week including weekends and vacation periods.

ADDITIONALLY WE WILL VALUE

Experience as a volunteer at AFANIAS at the time of hiring.
Driver's license.
Interest in social purposes and community services.

The role

The AFANIAS families association was founded in 1964 and works every day to be a leading organization in intellectual disability, with social presence and influence, facilitating the autonomy and quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, responding to their life cycle.

We are looking for a professional with a social vocation, oriented towards inclusion and improving the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities. The selected person will be responsible for the organization, management, and execution of activities within the framework of the AFANIAS Leisure Service.
A high capacity for teamwork, communication skills, and sensitivity towards diversity are required.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Support the coordination in the definition and programming of social intervention projects aimed at people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in the field of leisure and free time (FT).
Evaluate the development and results of the projects undertaken, within the assigned scope of responsibility.
Design and coordinate activities in the field of leisure and FT aimed at achieving the positive socialization of people with intellectual disabilities (PDI).
Promote the social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities (PDI) through activities that foster their active participation in the social and cultural life of the community.
Supervise the performance of monitors and technicians in their direct intervention with participants.
Guarantee effective communication with families, ensuring coordination and the exchange of relevant information.
Manage the documentation of the participating persons according to the procedures established by the leisure service.

What do we offer?

Permanent contract.
Salary according to collective agreement + bonuses
Training plan

About Afanias

Afanias is a Madrid-based non-profit association dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families. It provides a wide range of services including early care, special education, vocational training, supported employment, housing, and leisure activities, operating through a network of centers and social enterprises. The organization employs over 800 professionals and is funded in part by EU Next Generation funds.

Industry: Nonprofit
Employees: 500–1,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

Afanias is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and its operations are primarily local, so relocation support may be limited.
The organization's work is in Spanish, and roles likely require fluency in Spanish for direct interaction with clients and families.
Afanias offers roles in education, social work, and support services, which may appeal to professionals with a background in disability services or social care.
As a non-profit, salaries may be lower than in the private sector, but the organization emphasizes a positive and energetic work culture.

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