Social Workers at Child Fund International

Reporting to the CPC Project manager and working closely with the sub-county children coordinator, the successful candidates will oversee case management services at the CPC and coordinate routine follow up and sensitization activities at community level.

 Specific responsibilities

• Coordinate home visits and social enquiry for children
• Support psychosocial needs assessment implementation plan
• Coordinate rescue and placement of children and alternative family care
• Coordinate referral and support preparation of children to attend court
• Oversee training material development, capacity building for community resource persons and coordinate community outreach activities
• Submit routine reports to the project manager

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree in community development /social work or in a related field
• 5 years working experience in a child protection  related field
• Excellent knowledge of the referral mechanisms for children with protection issues
• Thorough knowledge and experience in case management - Knowledge of a Child Protection Information Management System will be an added advantage.
• Community training skills and excellent report writing skills
• A team player with good networking skills