Social Worker and Counsellor (2 Positions)Job Details
Social Worker and Counsellor (2 Positions)
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Diploma
Experience: 3 years
Job Field: NGO / Social Work & Community Development / CounsellingAbout the Client
About the Client
Our client, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), is seeking to recruit two proactive, compassionate, and experienced Social Workers and Counsellors to support the implementation of its primary and junior secondary school sponsorship programme.
Monitor sponsored children's welfare and academic progress, conduct home visits and family assessments, provide guidance and counselling support, and maintain positive relationships with parents, guardians, schools, and other stakeholders.Key Responsibilities and Duties
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Monitor the welfare and academic progress of children enrolled in the primary and junior secondary school sponsorship programme.
Maintain regular communication and positive relationships with sponsored children's parents and guardians, providing timely updates on their progress and welfare.
Conduct home visits and family assessments to evaluate the suitability and needs of families proposed for sponsorship.
Provide regular updates on sponsored children and their families to the Distance Parent Coordinator to support donor communication and programme coordination.
Provide guidance and basic counselling support to students and families in schools, and refer cases requiring further intervention to the organization's psychologist.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with partner organizations, school representatives, parents, and guardians involved in the sponsorship programme.
Identify children and (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});families facing social, emotional, or other welfare challenges and facilitate appropriate support and referrals.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of home visits, family assessments, children's progress, and other sponsorship-related activities.
Prepare regular reports and updates on sponsored children's welfare, family assessments, and programme activities.
Support the effective implementation and monitoring of the sponsorship programme.Qualifications and Requirements
Qualifications and Requirements
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development or a related field.
At least three (3) years of relevant experience in social work, counselling, or community development.
Experience working in donor-funded projects.
Knowledge and understanding of informal settlement environments.
Good understanding of child welfare, family support, and community development.
Excellent planning, organizational, and management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Good report-writing, documentation, and record-management skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with different stakeholders.Personal Attributes
Personal Attributes
Compassionate, patient, and empathetic.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proactive, responsible, and results-oriented.
Ability to engage effectively with children, parents, guardians, and community members.
Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
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