Women’s Center Case Workers (3 Positions) at International Medical Corps

IMC is looking for suitable candidates to fill the position of Women’s Center Case Workers to be based in its Maiduguri office. These positions are subject to funding by the donor.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Women’s Center Case Worker will be responsible for case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable women, including survivors of violence, in one of the project sites in Maiduguri.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Support Volunteers to conduct community outreach and provide basic emotional support and referrals to survivors
• Provide direct, one-on-one and ongoing case management services, including safety planning
• Provide direct, one-on-one emotional support to survivors throughout case management process
• Provide referrals for survivors to other services, including accompaniment of survivors where appropriate
• Ensure survivor-centered services, including adherence to guiding principles
• Complete and maintain case management records to maximize confidentiality and safety
• Participate in case review meetings
• Submit case management reports
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Practice self-care
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Educated to university level (First degree or HND preferably in social science or a related Field)
• Hausa language required; English language preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to helping others.
• Demonstrated discretion and good judgment
• Experience working with survivors of GBV an asset
• Previous training/experience in GBV programming an asset
• Comfortable living and working in Maiduguri
• This is a woman-only position.
• Only qualified women applicants are encouraged to apply.