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Child Case Worker at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT) (On-Site)

Full Time | Senior Role | Nigeria

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Description

LOCATION: BORNO STATE (Magumeri and Gubio)

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Child Case Worker is responsible for identifying children in need of support and making referral for the required services based on the assessment conducted on the child. This role involves assessing the needs of children, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and coordinating with various service providers to deliver comprehensive support.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in social work, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Relevant certification or licensure.
  • Proven experience (at least 2 years) working with children and families in a case management or social work role.
  • Required Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with children and families.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.
  • Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to handle complex and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • The Child Case Worker will be responsible for the following, including those not listed but are extensions of those expressly stated:
  • Provide individually tailored comprehensive Child Protection Case Management Services to Unaccompanied, Separated, and Other Vulnerable Children in line with the Case Management Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Receive and provide referral services for specialized case management services.
  • Ensure the confidentiality of the information collected during the case management services and input the information on the CPIMS+.
  • Establish a harmonious working environment with a wide range of stakeholders more, specifically, children, beneficiaries, service providers, community leaders, religious leaders, and local government authorities.
  • Undertake home visits to families of children receiving case management services
  • Respect confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines/ standards
  • Prepare and share with line manager monitoring reports/updates
  • Participate in Case conferences for the management of complex cases
  • Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and ensure actions do not put children at risks

Benefits

  • Benefit will be made available at the point of qualification.
  • Method of Application
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a CV and Cover letter in a single PDF document to careers@eynprojects.org
  • For the application to be valid, EYN Projects only accepts applications with a cover letter. All applications should include a functional Email address, Mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
  • The application deadline is: 5th September 2024, the position applied for and your preferred location (choose either Magumeri or Gubio) should be the subject of the email. Community based individuals and females are strongly advised to apply.
  • NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Multiple submissions will be automatically disqualified.
  • EYN Projects does not ask for any form of payment/compensation at any stage of recruitment
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 Posted: 8/27/2024