Caseworker at Gender Equality, Peace and Development Centre (GEPaDC)

Purpose

• The Child Protection Case Worker has responsibility to initiate, oversee and support the implementation of child protection strategies and activities at the camp/community level.
• The CP Case Worker will be responsible for implementing the work of and providing guidance to the Community on Child Protection activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Represent  GEPADC/SCI  in the field, with professionalism, honesty and commitment
• Interview potential CP cases documenting interview prior to referral to relevant service providers.
• Implement program objectives, strategies and activities in agreement with local customs
• Identify child protection cases for assessments, home visits and follow-ups
• Assist the Child Protection officer in carrying out interviews with children.
• Filling in the relevant monitoring tools for the individual cases management of the of UASC  and other vulnerable children accordingly
• Identify  high priority cases requiring referrals and report to CP officer as they arise for necessary referral
• Facilitate the implementation of a mobilization strategy for community structures and target beneficiaries
• Mobilize community structures as required
• Participate in training courses and meetings for the community structures and fill the relevant monitoring tools
• Attend camp/community level staff and planning meetings monthly
• Give information to the beneficiaries on the services provided by GEPADC or donor agencies
• Facilitate the setup of Foster parents and referral systems to respond to protection issues
• Comply with all relevant save the children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety and other relevant policies
• Perform any other duties that will be assigned by the supervisor