Family Support Coordinator
The Statia Government carries out both municipal and provincial tasks on this special municipality of the Netherlands. Together with our 180 colleagues, we work towards good governance, sustainable development, and a strong community. Working at the Statia Government means helping to shape the future of a unique and resilient island.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The Family Support Coordinator is the central point of coordination for the prevention and approach of domestic violence, child abuse, and the protection of children’s rights on Sint Eustatius. Within the Unit Social Support, you will work closely with social workers, pedagogical professionals, healthcare partners, governmental organisations, and regional stakeholders to strengthen the island’s social care framework. In this role, you are responsible for strategic policy development, intergovernmental coordination, stakeholder management, and advising management on safeguarding and family support policies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing, evaluating, and advising on protocols, policy frameworks, work processes, and cooperation agreements relating to domestic violence, child protection, and safeguarding;
- Providing strategic coordination and oversight of training programmes, awareness campaigns, and implementation of legal guidelines for professionals and chain partners;
- Establishing, representing and strengthening collaboration with ministries, regional partners, and the Public Entities of Saba and Bonaire;
- Supporting the development of reporting structures, shelter solutions, and inter-island initiatives for victims of domestic violence;
- Drafting annual plans, work plans, strategic policy advice, and progress reports for the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS).
Employment Conditions
The selected candidate may receive:
- Temporary employment for a trial period of one year, with the prospect of permanent employment.
- Salary: Scale 11 gross monthly between $4.969,21 – $6.429,30 (36-hour workweek).
- Working hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week.
- Allowances: Holiday allowance of 8.33% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.33% of the annual salary.
- 182 holiday hours per year pro rata based of a 36-hour working week.
- Benefits: Inclusion in the pension fund.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- A relocation scheme for candidates who respond from outside the island.
Required Skills and Competencies
Job requirements
- Completed HBO+/Bachelor degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Pedagogy, Public Administration, Law, or another relevant field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at policy or coordination level in the field of domestic violence, child protection, youth care, safeguarding, or social policy;
- Experience working within multidisciplinary partnerships and governmental or semi-governmental organisations is considered an advantage;
- Affinity with the Caribbean region and understanding of local cultural and societal dynamics;
- Experience in coordinating projects, programmes, or policy implementation processes;
- Demonstrable experience advising management, governmental organisations, or multidisciplinary stakeholders within a politically sensitive environment.
Required Skills and competencies
We are looking for a professional who demonstrates:
- Strong social awareness and commitment to the Statian community;
- Integrity, discretion, and political sensitivity and strong administrative awareness;
- Analytical and strategic thinking skills combined with a practical and solution-oriented approach;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- The ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different organisations and cultures;
- Proactive behaviour and the ability to independently coordinate complex processes;
- Coaching, motivational, and facilitation skills;
- The ability to reflect on personal performance and continuously develop professionally.
More information
An assessment, case, and/or reference check may be part of the procedure. The selected candidate must provide a certificate of good conduct (VOG) and undergo medical evaluation for inclusion in the pension fund.
The following order of preference will be applied during the selection process:
- Employees of the Public Entity Sint Eustatius (internal)
- Residents from or currently living on Sint Eustatius
- Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands
- All other candidates
Apply
Apply
Apply no later than Monday 8 June 2026 via the application button and upload your CV and motivation letter, addressed to: The Executive Council of the Public Entity St. Eustatius, Attn: Ms. Carol Jack Apply via: https://www.werkenbijstatia.com/vacaturebeschrijving/family-support-coodinator
Good to know:
- Interviews will be scheduled on Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the morning. Please reserve this date.
- Questions about the position? Please contact Ms. Carol Jack, Director Social Domain at carol.jack@statiagov.com
- Questions about the recruitment process? Please contact our Recruitment Specialist - Yvonne van ‘t Oever. Email: vacancies@statiagov.com
