Social Worker at Kambata Tembaro by Holt International Children’s Services, Inc.

Holt International Children’s Services, Inc.
Position	Social Worker
Posted Date	2018-11-09 00:00:00
Closing Date	2018-11-15
location	278
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By Work Category	Full Time
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By Career Level	Mid Career
Sex	Both
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Description	Holt International Children’s Services, Inc.Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Social WorkerDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the Family Strengthening and Sponsorship Program, the Social Worker supports program development in line with the strategies, policies, guidelines of Holt International Children?s Services. The social worker is responsible to coordinate and oversee the support that children who are at risk of losing the care of their biological family receive. He/she is also responsible to ensure the timely completion of the case management procedures and reports.• Arranges, provides and coordinates the delivery of services to children and families in strong partnership with other service providers• Coordinate regular awareness and training sessions on health, education and parenting issues to promote the well being of children that are being served in collaboration with partner organizations• Monitor the home visits and counseling conducted by partner organizations• Collect and review sponsorship reports from partner organizations and their timely dispatch to sponsors as per the standard of the sponsorship communication manual• Close collaboration with programme and other staff to ensure multiple accountability and transparency to our supporters and the community, liaise and work with programme staff, partner organizations and service providers• Collaborates with different external offices on matters of common concern for the provision of better services for children, attends workshops and meetings as assigned by his/her supervisor• Performs other similar duties as assigned by his/her supervisor- Working Environment: Demanding work environment.- Category: Development and Project Management - Location: Shinshicho, Kambata Tembaro Zone, SNNPR - Employment Type: Full time
Educational Requirements	Bachelor's
Desired Skills	JOB QUALIFICATIONS: First Degree in Social Work or Sociology or similar discipline from recognized university with a minimum of two years? relevant experience. • The incumbent requires knowledge of social work theories, practices and procedures • The incumbent requires knowledge and understanding of all pertinent legislation and policies • He/she must have well developed organizational, verbal and written communications skills, interviewing and analytical skills and good computer skills • The incumbent must be flexible, adaptable and able to work effectively in a variety of settings and in a cross-cultural situation and be knowledgeable of the services available in the community. He/she must demonstrate sound judgment particularly in dealing with children and families at risk • Knowledge of Kembatigna, the local language of the project area, is advantageous.
Experience Requirements	1-3 years
How to apply	• Qualified candidates should submit their resume mihretb@ethiopia.holtinternational.org until November 15, 2018.More information about Holt International can be found on: https://www.holtinternational.org/