Social Worker at Amazon Fronts

JOB SUMMARY

The job holder will be reporting to the Director of Administration and will help to direct the Social Work Program for the pupils and their parents/guardians.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of standard operating procedures that guide the social work program at the organization
• Participate in education assessment meetings as well as individual educational planning meetings.
• Work in collaboration with parents/guardians and management to help solve problems in any enrolled child’s living situation that affects the child’s adjustment in school.
• Prepare the social or developmental history of children admitted to the school
• Work with the School Counsellor to offer counseling services to parents/guardians.
• Mobilize family, school, or community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his/her educational program.
• Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
• Serve on student support teams and special education committees at the school for children/pupils.
• Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions needed.
• Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referrals.
• Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled visits to the homes of potential children to review individual circumstances and report findings in writing.
• Interview pupils and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action.
• Provide staff and co-workers with training on topics that affect children/pupils and those working with them. (i.e., child development, grief, and loss issues, healthy attachments and relationships, crisis management, and problem-solving with children and adolescents).
• Attend staff meetings give reports and carry out any interventions assigned or proposed.
• Develop and implement professional development training for educational staff and parents as requested.
• Conduct home visits as a method to assess the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals.
• Collaborate with the School Nurse and Chaplain to develop and implement co-curricular activities and programs that will build the capacity of parents/guardians in supporting their children’s progress in education.
• Plan and conduct training sessions for parents of prospective and current pupils at the school
• Develop reports on social work aspects and submit them to the management as required.
• Provide support in developing work plans as well as monitoring and evaluation schedules for social work and other programs in the school.
• Assist in budgeting for the activities within the social work program.
• Accomplish any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a holder of a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Possess a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a busy setup.
• Prior relevant experience in a school setting will be an added advantage

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, including well-developed presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain an excellent working rapport with various stakeholders including parents and community members