Save the Children – Case Worker

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

 

Program Implementation: Under the direct supervision of the CP Officer, the Case worker will:

 

First line response:

• Identify, document and respond to the most vulnerable and at-risk children, including unaccompanied and separated children.
• Conduct a rapid assessment to determine the most appropriate response to the child’s needs, including emergency alternative care for unaccompanied children.
• Assess any needs for urgent material support – specifically dignity kits, baby kits, clothing etc. for girls and boys. And refer to other agencies for Core Relief Items (CRI) if needed.
• Provide PFA to distressed children and caregivers
• Facilitate safe and confidential referrals to other service providers.
• Sensitize community focal points on CP case identification and safe referrals including CAAFAG UASC Juveniles and GBV.
• Responsible as a supervisor for the caseworkers/social workers for providing case management
• Coaching and supervision
• Supervise CPIMS plus entries and case reviews for the caseworkers
• Maintain regular contact with the CPIMS administration and steering committee when applicable and support the roll out of the CPIMS+
• Mainstream steps to protect common approach across case management system in Ninewa

Second line response:

• Identify, assess, document, refer (to relevant services) and follow-up of at-risk children and families (case management) in an age and gender appropriate manner, following the case management guidelines and core protection principles
• Provide information and advice on existing services and how to access them.
• Work as a member of a team ensuring fluid communication of relevant information to make sure that a proper and high-quality management of the case is preserved.
• Work in close collaboration with the community mobilisers and local partners to strengthen relationships with the community and to strengthen the referral system
• Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of child protection risks, with particular attention to vulnerable/at-risk children

 

Data Protection

• Adhere to confidentiality and Save the Children data protection protocols
• Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures
• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children’s commitment to safeguarding children
• Any other duties as assigned

 

Monitoring and reporting:

• Contribute to daily and weekly reports and submit weekly reports concerning implemented outreach activities and cases and participate in weekly case conferences
• Conducting regular visits to relevant sites and Child Protection Spaces to identify with the support of volunteers and teachers at risk and vulnerable children
• Maintain files, registers, computer databases and records in paper or electronic format based on principle of confidentiality
• Ensure a child centered approach and always act in the best interests of the child.
• Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

 

      Collaboration and Representation

• Represent Save the Children in a professional manner.
• Liaise with other stakeholders, including schools, local leaders, and partners and participates in relevant meetings

• Collaboration with other organizations in the area to maximize information sharing on relevant services available in the community
• Represent programming with local government, NGOs, communities and within SC as appropriate.

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

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Basic education or adequate equivalent work/life experience.
• Experience with community development, working with children and schools.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Organizational skills.
• Advocacy and coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct outreach at the community level.
• Good computer skills (MS Office, including familiarity with internet).

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link: