SOCIAL WORKER ACCRA
SOCIAL WORKER ACCRA
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Job Description
We aim to give streetconnected children in Ghana a dignified life and a bright future. Our mission is to improve the safety wellbeing and livelihood of streetconnected children and their families.
Since our inception twentyfive (25) years ago we have nurtured an inclusive environment that embraces the diversity and uniqueness of everyone. Irrespective of gender role or background we pride our relationships on the highest levels of integrity and trust.
Currently we are on this mission in eight (8) locations: Accra Tema Kasoa Hebron Kumasi Tamale Takoradi and Dambai using an integrated approach of street work prevention in communities reintegration and effective collaborations with different partners and stakeholders. Our changing and dynamic work environment allows you to work on new tasks and to bring in new ideas or approaches to our way of work.
We seek a passionate versatile and innovative individual excited to contribute to our growing organization.
Skills :
In the role of Social Worker you shall:
- Visit children on the street interact with them offer support and refer them for care and protection.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of streetconnected children children at risk of street life and their families to identify needs strengths and risks.
- Develop and implement individualized case plans that address immediate needs and longterm goals for children and families.
- Engage with young adults for career development and prepare them to transition into apprenticeship/TVET programs through needsbased interventions.
- Engage in community outreach programs and activities to build supportive networks for children and families.
- Provide direct support to children and families helping them navigate challenges.
- Assist children in transitioning to formal education systems and collaborate with schools to ensure children s needs are met.
- Manage the processes of children transitioning from street situations to their families for successful reintegration.
- Strengthen families to function optimally as primary agents of socialization.
- Identify establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders to harness resources that strengthen clients their families and communities.
- Visit reunified children and their families regularly and plan the best interventions for successful reintegration.
- Hold workshops that strengthen and enhance streetconnected childrens and their families lifestyles.
Employment Type
Full Time
