Social Work
ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the guidance and technical support of the CP Project Officer, and CP project coordinator, Social Worker is responsible for working closely with children, community and government stakeholders. S/he is responsible for provision of effective, efficient and quality psychosocial support, reunification and reintegration services for children at risk of or victims of HTP. He works as a case manager, best interest determination panel and other support activities to respond to the children problems. She/he works in establishing/strengthen community based child protection mechanisms to prevent and protect children from HTP and other child protection risks. S/he supports child protection officer in implementing child protection projects at woreda level by engaging community, government and other stakeholders
· KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
· Program Management
· Lead and facilitate best interest determination (BID) panel to guarantee best interest of the children.
· Conduct family tracing and reunification for Sasiga and Haro Limu Districts declared/only and other children at risk or victims of HTP.
· Facilitate multi sectorial linkages at Woreda level to prevent, protect and respond to child protection risks.
· Identify, register and refer abused and exploited children for child protection services.
· Work as a case manager or case management focal person at Woreda level.
· Promote and improve quality service delivery to fulfil children’s right based on SCI vision, mission and values.
· Lead and facilitate psychosocial support for children at risk or victims of HTP and their families.
· Facilitate placement of children in foster or kinship care arrangements and regularly follow up situations of children,
· Facilitate and lead the economic empowerment of families and their children.
· Assists CP Project Officer in overseeing implementation of CP projects.
· Support and assist CP Project Officer in establish/strengthen community based child protection mechanisms to prevent and protect children.
· Identifies community based child protection mechanisms capacity gaps and participates in building their capacity.
· Facilitate and lead community awareness raising and sensitization programs to promote positive values of the society towards children.
· Facilitate and provide trainings, workshops for community members, and other stakeholders.
· Assist the CP project officer and CP Project Coordinator in establishing/strengthening referral linkages.
· Work closely with Sasiga & Haro Limu Woredas relevant government offices and community based child protection structures to provide psychosocial support for children.
· Assists the CP Project Officer in preparation and compilation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports and for other SCI and donor compliance and requirements.
· Document best practices of the project activities and share with relevant agencies.
· Performs other related activities as assigned by his immediate supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
COMPETENCIES
SC Values are: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. To meet the value system, the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following Competencies on ongoing bases.
Applying technical and professional expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organisation.
· Engaging (align with Collaboration, Creativity,
· Networking: Builds and use sustainable relationship to support the work of save the children
· Working effectively with others Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
· Communicating with Impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others.
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.