Position Over view: 

The social worker will provide support for all programs of the foundation in his/her area of expertise by working closely with the focal person at each Project.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Community based Youth Support Project

• Designs and implements the psychosocial support activities for the HIV positive youth supported in the community which includes, guidance and counseling, life skill training , recreational activities  etc…
• Works on placement and transition of youth into independent living or other child alternative care plans
• Participates in home visits and provides support accordingly with the project supervisor
• Manages urgent incidents reported by the youth, teachers or house mothers in collaboration with the project supervisor
• Manages beneficiaries’ database and prepare monthly ,quarterly, and annual reports
• Undertakes responsibilities in the absence of the project supervisor

Summer residential camp and outreach program

• Oversees the overall camp project support with the support of  WWO country director
• Participates in Camp budget preparation with the finance team and the country director
• Supports the Camp Leadership and Medical team.
• Ensures that staff undertake child focused activities
• Manages all communication with camper’s parent/ guardians with Camp team
• Manages documentation and reporting of the project.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary

Qualification

• BA degree in Psychology, counseling psychology, sociology, social work or related field
• 3- 5 years of work experience especially in life skill training and counseling adolescents.
• Computer skills including MS Office, Access-based databases and experience in writing reports.

Competency

• English Language Proficiency
• Exposure working with child focused projects