Case Worker at Save the Children International

Kabul, Kabul Province, Afghanistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Child Protection, Confidentiality, Referrals, Counselling, Capacity Building, Reporting, Inter-agency Coordination, Filing System, Needs Assessment, Community Engagement, Data Collection, Positive Discipline, Legal Support Facilitation, Monitoring

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

TITLE: Case Worker TEAM/PROGRAMME: Child Protection LOCATION: Maidan Wardak GRADE: 6 CONTRACT LENGTH: Project Base CHILD SAFEGUARDING: (select only one Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries). ROLE PURPOSE: In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Child Protection Officer CM/MHPSS Staff reporting to this post: Nil Budget Responsibilities: Nil Role DimensionsNil KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : Undertake and meet all case management responsibilities in relation to individual children, including drafting of case plans within two weeks of identification, as directed by the line manager. • Managing child protection cases considering all case management principles and requirements, the best interests of the child and the Do No Harm principle. • Establish a good working relation with authorities in communities and maintain regular, effective and meaningful contact with children and families, • Facilitating case management process/referrals ensuring confidentiality and obtaining informed consent/assent forms. • Safe storage of all case management forms, ensuring confidentiality and sharing information with approved individuals on a need to know basis. • In coordination with children, families, teachers and community-based child protection groups, facilitate regular case planning and review of case plans for all cases. • Facilitate awareness raising for communities on relevant child protection concerns, case management reporting mechanisms, service mapping and referrals. • Continually update case notes to keep track of the case details and support assessments and revisions of case plans as client needs change. • Providing support, guidance and counselling to families and individuals in need, including facilitation of group PSS sessions. • Mapping and regular update of the existing services and awareness raising on existing services among targeted communities. • Ensure that case plans are regularly reviewed and facilitate the attendance of all key stakeholders at relevant meetings including case conferences and reviews. • Regular visit and monitoring of activities in CFSs, provision of technical support to CFS facilitators on how to facilitate and conduction of recreational activities. • Capacity building of local child protection structures for safe identification and referrals of child protection cases. • Providing capacity building sessions for communities on Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting, CPiE and (NEVA) Neglect, Exploitation, Violence and Abuse, • Support access to legal supports and services for cases and their families as need and where possible. • Report any child safeguarding concerns related to Save the Children Child Safeguarding focal point considering the SCI - Child Safeguarding Policy • Attend relevant inter-agency coordination meetings, workshops and conferences as required and assigned by Line Manager. • To develop short-term implementation plans (weekly and monthly) and long-term plan according to annual project work plan. • Maintain and effective filing system for storing project documentation in accordance with standard procedures. • Conduction of ongoing assessment to address child protection cases • To assist the CP Officer, referring to other services in case of specific needs • Any other tasks directed by supervisor. • To collect valid activity data of the project on weekly and monthly basis to prepare monthly and quarterly reports. • Attend relevant inter-agency coordination meetings, workshops and conferences as required • Any other tasks relate to child protection programs given by line manager BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability: • holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values • holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: • sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same • widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others • future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: • builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters • values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength • approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity: • develops and encourages new and innovative solutions • willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: • honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree from LLB, Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or any other relevant field, for female 14th Grade education in any field. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential • At least 2 Years of work experience as CP Social Worker, Case Worker, Case Worker Supervisor, Case Mgt officer, Case Mgt supervisor with National or International NGOs only. • Knowledge of the dominant language in the province... • Ability to work in multi-cultural environment • Good communication skill especially with the communities and children • Ability to travel within project coverage districts & other provinces as needed Desireable • English and computer skills Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience. In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: · No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Responsibilities

The Case Worker is responsible for undertaking all case management duties for individual children, including drafting case plans within two weeks and managing protection cases according to best interests and Do No Harm principles. Key activities involve establishing community relations, facilitating referrals while ensuring confidentiality, providing support and guidance to families, and conducting capacity building sessions on child protection topics.