Community Case Worker at Women in the New Nigeria (WINN)

Duration: 3 years
Proposed Start Date: September 2022
Slot: 20

General Position Summary

• The Community Case Worker will be responsibility for the individualized case management;
• Under the supervision of the Technical Officer - Protection, s/he will ensure that project activities are implemented on a timely manner according to the project timeline, budget and adhering to WINN policy and do no harm principle.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, document, refer (to relevant services) and follow-up of at-risk beneficiaries and families.
• Provide information and advice on existing social services and how to access them.
• Responsible for the management of safe spaces in project locations
• Work closely with community volunteers and community health personnel.
• Work as a member of a team ensuring fluid communication of relevant information in order to make sure that a proper management of the case is preserved.
• Work in close collaboration with the community members to strengthen our relationship with the community and to strengthen the referral system.
• Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of vulnerable/at-risk individuals
• Submit weekly reports concerning implemented outreach activities and cases.
• Maintain files, registers, computer databases and records in paper or electronic format based on principle of confidentiality.
• Support in the Implementation of all activities as required.
• Provide timely and appropriate data on program activities to his/her line manager.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports.
• Participate in team reviews of results and program progress.
• Represent WINN in different forums when necessary.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an SSCE / NCE / HND qualification with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
• Must know how to read and write
• Must be currently living in the community of intervention
• Females are preferred for this position
• Eligible applicant must be 18 years and above.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• PFA Volunteers.

Accountability:

• Reports Directly to: Technical Officer - Protection & MHPSS
• Works Directly with: Finance, Program, MEL, and Operation Teams, partner staff.