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VAC-10818 Baidoa Female Rehabilitation Centre - Social Worker

Baidoa

  • Organization: CTG - Committed To Good
  • Location: Baidoa
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level consultancy
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Social Affairs
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
    • Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DD&R)
  • Closing Date: 2023-11-27

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

  • The position will work within the Federal Government of Somalia’s (FGS's) national program for the treatment & handling of disengaged combatants. The national program maintains the objective of establishing a comprehensive process that allows for low risk disengaged combatants & women associated with Al Shabab to socially & economically reintegrate into society. This support includes the provision of basic education, civic education, religious counselling & life skills, business, financial literacy & vocational training.

  • This position at the Female centers requires a Female candidate.

  • The Social Worker will play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation center through helping the beneficiaries conduct needs assessment, develop individualized plans & implement follow up & monitoring services. Each Social Worker will have an assigned caseload & will be the key worker responsible for overseeing the case management process form entry to exit. This will include coordinating the various services that will constitute the rehabilitation process, linking individuals to families & communities. As well as identifying external service providers in accordance with individual care plans with the goal of reintegrating according to defined exit criteria.

  • Overall contract performance management is jointly monitored & evaluated by our client & their government partner.
Role objectives

Social Workers will work full time as per Somali labour laws, performing the below duties & responsibilities: 

  • Conduct interviews with individual at intake & complete registration process & documentation.

  • Undertake initial needs assessments & document outcomes in case files including identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, risk & protective factors.

  • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with other sectors & service providers in the centre which will meet specified standards & timescales.

  • Maintain accurate case files including regular updates & progress of individuals against goals & objectives detailed in care plans & use information to prepare reports for the exit board.

  • Provide information regarding the entry & exit procedures & support services available to beneficiaries & their families.

  • Ensure awareness of & compliance with safeguarding policies & practices.

  • Liaise with & make referrals to, other service providers both internally & externally.

  • Coordinate case reviews & case conferences.

  • Participate in multidisciplinary teams & meetings regarding, education, VET.

  • Provide psychosocial support services including guidance & basic, culturally appropriate, counselling services.

  • Facilitate access to & contact with family including visits & outreach support services.

  • Identify & facilitate linkages to community based support mechanisms to optimise sustainable reintegration on exit as part of care plans.

  • Identify options for reintegration alternatives including resettlement for individuals who may not wish to return to communities of origin.

  • Participate in training, supervision & multidisciplinary team meetings.

  • Recommend & contribute to making decisions about the best course of action for beneficiaries in line with individual care plan goals & exit & criteria.
Project reporting

National Case Management and GBV assistant
Key competencies

  • Diploma in a relevant field, i.e. social sciences, social work, psychology, teaching, healthcare & community development.

  • Experience of working in the Southwest State is highly preferred.

  • Demonstrable 2+ year’s experience in a related field working with vulnerable women & adults within the health care, protection, human rights, education or community development / mobilization sector within an NGO, CBO or similar environment.

  • Proficient in computer MS Office.

  • Effective communication skills & patience.

  • Ability to build trust with clients in a short duration of time.

  • Ability to apply & promote survivor centered approaches.

  • Fluency in Somali & Maay is required (oral and written).

  • Working knowledge of English is desired.
Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.

The educaitonal certificate(s) of the selected candidates will be sent for verification.
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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