Job Description

Responsibilities of Social Worker

• Gain a thorough knowledge of children and Housemothers

• Support and mentor housemothers

• Undertake counselling of the children

• Ensure that program activities are carried out in a timely manner and with attention to the quality

• Enhance relationships between all staff and children through team building, mediation etc.

• Maintain all documents and files like case file, medical file, education file of all the children, update them and prepare reports in consultation with Housemothers

• Establish linkages with local service providers and agencies

• Supervise the activities for the educational & health requirements of the children

• Compile all requested reports in consultation with Housemothers/In charge

• Analyse and appraise the program activities for congruence with the Rights of the Child

• Organize recreational activities for children and staff

• Form and facilitate children’s committees

• Impart life skills education, housemother trainings and follow up groups as requested

• Adhere to Organization’s Child Protection Policy

• Any other task assigned by NGO Management

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work / Psychology or related field

• Expertise in child development, child psychology, &/or out-of-home care

• At least 3-5 years professional experience

Competencies

• Advanced counselling skills

• High level of analytical & conceptual thinking

• Basic computer skills, knowledge of MS word, Excel, internet

• Ability to multi task

• Highly motivated, responsible, self-directed and resourceful

• Understanding of living in institutional care

• Ability for Multitasking

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in spoken English and local language

• Excellent written English skills

About Company

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