Project Officer – Social Worker, based in Harare
Deadline: 14 February 2010 (4pm)
Childline is a local Private Voluntary Organisation looking for a qualified professional to take up the position of Social Worker in the Harare Branch office. We seek an individual with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision, motivation and passion for achieving best outcomes for children and tackling issues of child abuse in Zimbabwe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct counselling & therapeutic support to children who have been abused and their families
- Complete follow-ups on reports received of child abuse, including home visits within the community
- Provide assistance to the police and Social Welfare Department on ensuring the child’s future safety and no further abuse takes place
- Work jointly with other stakeholders in the field of children’s services, making referrals and networking
- Supervise the Community volunteers who provide community PSS
- Assist in capacity development and training of Community volunteers and community-based child protection structures
- Compile monthly reports
- Maintain accurate case records and attend regular supervision
- Raise awareness in the community of children’s rights and issues of child abuse, giving presentations and facilitating workshops
- Support the organisations fundraising activities in the local community
- Work as part of a team towards achieving the organisations objectives
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