Youth Social Worker at Tushinde Children's Trust

Overview:

The Youth Social Worker reports to a Senior Social Worker and/or the Lead Social Worker and Lead Programme Officer.

The Youth Social Worker works with the families in the community to ensure that the children beneficiaries of Tushinde Children's Trust are attending school and are being well cared for at home.

• Help in identifying/seeking out vulnerable youths who need to be enrolled in the youth prevention programme and offer tailored interventions aimed at aspiring youths aim for a brighter future free from poverty
• Intervene in emergency situations to benefit the lives of youth who are at high risk of school dropout, family breakdown, unplanned pregnancies, involvement in drugs, alcohol and crime
• as well as prostitution and gangs
• Document assessment information, crisis interventions and any correspondence with youths or other professionals. Documentation must be thorough, accurate and timely in order to benefit both the client and the organisation
• Prioritise tasks, use good decision making practices and keep a calendar of important events or projects
• Lead in planning and organising youth group forums, small group mentoring sessions, consultation and advocacy with local partner organisations and access to vocational training
• Assist the M&E team in monitoring and evaluation element to ensure the work is impactful
• With the help of the Lead Social Worker, conducting interviews with individual youth to assess and review their situation with use of My Star Tool
• Offering trainings, information and support to youths and ensure they access the right support to address concerns or challenges
• Recommending and sometimes making decisions about the best course of action for a particular youth or family
• Participating in meetings regarding, For example Case Management and Child Protection
• Prepare activity reports for both internal and external use
• Liaising with the youth mentors to identify and address various concerns regarding the youths in the program
• Liaising with the counsellor to identify youths in need of counselling support and to ensure confidential records regarding the youth are well managed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work and/or community Development , or a related field. 3-5 years of work experience as a social worker.
• 3 years experience working with individuals between the ages of 11 and 20 years.
• Must have exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, and ability to prioritise. Must be a self-starter and driven.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google products.
• Must have a passion to work with vulnerable children, youth and adults.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment.
• Must be conversant with child protection policy.
• Related Short courses will be an added advantage.
• Must have a certificate of good conduct.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written