Irene Koster is an experienced professional in youth care and social work, currently serving as a Casusregisseur at WIJ Groningen since June 2019. Prior roles include positions as a youth casemanager at Maandag® and Gemeente Oldambt, specializing in safety. Irene Koster has also worked as a youth protector at Jeugdbescherming Noord and as a staff member at Reclassering Nederland, focusing on community service. Earlier career experiences include roles in youth care at Jeugdhulp Friesland, security at Trigion and Holkema evenementenbeveiliging, and as a taxi driver. Irene Koster's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with a focus on Pedagogy from NHL Hogeschool, a diploma in secretarial studies, and a vocational qualification in security. Further education in Psy-zo Onderwijs is scheduled for early 2024.