Case Worker /PSS Assistant at Life Helpers Initiative

About the Job

• The GBV/CP Case Worker will be responsible for case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable women, including survivors of violence, in the project locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensured that children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by documentation, assessment, care plan, direct service provision or referral.
• Provide support to vulnerable caregivers by enrolling them in income generating activities.
• Provide psychosocial support through one-on-one counseling to GBV survivors and also provide psychosocial support to child protection cases by engaging them in recreational activities
• Support CP/GBV at risk individuals or survivors by referring them where necessary in respect of their consent to other service providers.
• Follow GBV guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, safety/security and non-discrimination while providing services to survivors.
• Ensured proper documentation of reporting GBV cases, follow-up and other case management forms appropriately and confidentially.
• Provide physical accompaniment to survivors of GBV to access other services in accordance with their wishes, choices, and decision.
• Monitor how the GBV referral pathway is working through making direct follow-up with other organizations that are providing services to survivors.
• Manage a safe space in the project community.
• Participate fully in creating awareness/sensitization on CP/GBV issues in the community.
• Guiding child friendly space activities, adolescent girls/boys session, young care givers session, women parenting sessions in the community.
• Comply with Life Helpers Initiative policies and practices with respect to the code of conduct, safety and security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Strict adherence to the time frame of assignments.
• Take responsibility for project equipment that you may be entrusted with, and effectively manage project resources.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, international development, or related field is required
• 1 - 2 years of experience in protection-related work with both children and adults;
• Previous experience providing psychosocial support services
• Previous experience in general protection activities including case management and protection monitoring.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, and safety of clients at all times;
• Ability to discuss sensitive issues with respect and empathy including ability to provide basic Psychological First Aid services.
• Experience working in rural communities in Yobe State, be willing to work in one of the LGA.
• Self-starter, energetic, and friendly.
• Comfortable with new ways of thinking and working.
• Humble and pays attention to details.
• No previous records of breach of code of conduct or Sexual exploitation and abuse.
• This is a temporary position intended for candidates who already reside in the targeted locations or are willing to relocate there for the duration of the assignment. Remuneration will be based on the specific tasks performed.