RESPONSIBILITIES
- Casework and Counselling
- To readily identify and assess risks inherent in moderately complex cases by integrating a range of information.
- To readily use professional tools and working templates to guide staff in case assessment and case planning
- To represent the centre in its advocacy efforts for vulnerable families, with the aim of advocating for these families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners
- Groupwork and/or Community Work
- To lead or co-lead with another senior/assistant senior in the conduct of client/community assessments, adapt group/community work processes and specialized intervention strategies
- Supervisory Duties
- To monitor supervisees' compliance to professional processes (such as the use of tools and templates, adherence to practice policies)
- To assess supervisees' capabilities, identify professional growth areas and build training interventions to meet the growth areas.
- Operational Managerial Skills (Operational Processes, Policies and Protocols)
- To support the Assistant Senior/ Senior/ Lead Professionals in the implementation of centre's operational and practice protocols, processes and policies
- Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Centre
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution/ Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work from an accredited institution
- At least 3 years relevant experience in social work practice.
- Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage
Competencies Core competencies
- Possess relational skills to effectively network with government agencies, churches and community partners to place the agencies and the organization in good standing for the benefit of clients.
- A good understanding of the quality standards required of each service under his/her purview
- Knowledge and ability to engage, assess, provide intervention and evaluate practice
- Ability to understand client groups and manage risk and protective factors
- Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
- Ability to engage stakeholders and partners
- Knowledge and application of SASW code of professional ethics and Code of Social Work Practice
- Knowledge of systems and availability of resources with a view to represent clients' needs
- Knowledge and ability to empower clients to access needed resources
- Ability to identify available resources, social gaps and conduct relevant analyses
- Possess cultural understanding and social sensitivity
- Understand self, personal values, beliefs and the way these impact the working relationship with clients
- Engage in self-careand active learning
- Possess a positive attitude with good interpersonal and written communication skills.
Technical Competencies
- Competent in MS Office skills
Leadership Competencies
- Able to lead and manage a group of social workers to achieve project outcomes