Social Worker at Awareness Against Human Trafficking (HAART) Kenya

He / she will be reporting to the Shelter Manager.

KeyResponsibilities and Duties:

• To conduct initial screenings with the victims of trafficking
• Supporting the residents in their recovering process and personal development by applying HAART’s shelter guidelines
• Conduct day- and night shifts at the shelter
• Ensuring access to basic needs for all residents
• Management of crisis and emergencies at the shelter in line with HAART guidelines
• Case Management in line HAARTs policies, documentation and reporting of the dedicated cases
• To strengthen the legal case management through maintaining accurate records of all cases and their progress in court.
• Participation in development of sustainable programs, structures and processes of new
• shelter
• Support skills trainings for the residents
• Participation in weekly team meetings
• Cooperation with therapists, doctors, lawyers, educational institutions and other service providers
• Accompanying residents to individual appointments
• To provide information and social work support on available services for victims of trafficking
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Essential criteria & qualification:

• Diploma in Social Work or any other related field in social sciences
• At least 1 year working experience in social work
• Proven experience in working closely with vulnerable groups and must be a team player
• Must have a recent certificate of good conduct
• Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Ability to adapt to different cultures
• Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software Knowledge on human rights and community-based child protection approaches
• Passion to work with vulnerable groups and ability to be empathic
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing program priorities and emerging priorities that may arise