Case Worker (Case Management Assistant) at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)

LOCATION: KAGA, MMC-JERE BORNO STATE

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ABOUT THE JOB: 

The Child Case Worker is responsible for providing direct support and services to children and their families to ensure their safety, well-being, and development. This role involves assessing the needs of children, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and coordinating with various service providers to deliver comprehensive support. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Child Case Worker will be responsible for the following, including those not listed but are extensions of those expressly stated: 

•  Provide individually tailored comprehensive Child Protection Case Management Services to Unaccompanied, Separated, and Other Vulnerable Children in line with the Case Management Standard Operating Procedures.
• Receive and provide referral services for specialized case management services.
• Ensure the confidentiality of the information collected during the case management services and input the information on the CPIMS+.
• Establish a harmonious working environment with a wide range of stakeholders more, specifically, children, beneficiaries, service providers, community leaders, religious leaders, and local government authorities.
• Undertake home visits to families of children receiving case management services 
• Respect confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines/ standards
• Prepare and share with line manager monitoring reports/updates
• Participate in Case conferences for the management of complex cases 
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and ensure actions do not put children at risks

Required Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with children and families.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle complex and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.

Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred).
• Relevant certification or licensure.
• Proven experience (at least 2 years) working with children and families in a case management or social work role.

NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Multiple submissions will be automatically disqualified.

Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.

If you are not reach out upon the submission of your application, it means you did not meet the criteria for selection. 

EYN Projects does not ask for any form of payment/compensation at any stage of recruitment

Our Safeguarding policy prevents physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect of any member of our community. The welfare of these individuals is paramount. All our communities without exception have the right to protection from abuse regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or belief. It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure safeguarding.

The organization has zero tolerant to any form of Abuse or Prevention from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.