Social Worker job at Special Hope Network
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Social Worker
2025-04-22T11:01:08+00:00
Special Hope Network
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FULL_TIME
 
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Business Management and Administration
Management
ZMW
 
MONTH
2025-04-26T17:00:00+00:00
 
Zambia
8

Special Hope Network is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support the health and development of children, especially those with intellectual disabilities. The main responsibilities include:

Case Management 

Manage all home visits to potential children for the Finding Joy Home, filling out all paperwork required by MCDSS
Maintain good relationships with each parent and caregiver once chosen for the home, visiting at least once monthly
Be vigilant about issues going on in kids’ homes and what support may be needed
Provide demonstrations, further explanation, and advice on topics related to health, nutrition, hygiene, feeding, and positioning training, as well as cooking demos.
Provide further explanation on administering medicines and other prescribed items

Health Guidance & Monitor Growth

Complete initial health assessments on all children and enter into SPOON App
Track weight, height, MUAC, and head circumference on all children per baseline, and then subsequently follow the Count Me In-app
Be able to explain to parents the reasons behind tracking measurements
Track children’s general health and illness and report to the Head House Mother
Assist parents in obtaining proper health care from local clinics and hospitals regarding seizures, illness, and growth monitoring
Input accurate data in a timely manner into Count Me In, interpreting measurements to check progress/problems
Advise parents on child health and wellness using expertise and Count Me In app recommendations
Carry out tasks as assigned by the supervisor with minimal supervision
Subject Expertise and Parent Learning

Understand and execute goals in the FJZ home in accordance with the Logical Framework
Ensure each parent understands how to keep the child healthy regarding nutrition, feeding, hygiene, medication, illness prevention, and signs of illness
Understand seizures and swallowing to be able to explain to parents and provide simple advice
Run wellness program by use of medical disability lessons, Count Me In application and training, and disability rights advocacy
Note questions that need your growth in understanding and come back with accurate answers
Continue professional development to understand wellness program information to the highest level of accuracy
Provide feedback to parents at the level of their understanding and provide support for continued learning

Faith Active

Be an example of spiritual growth by practicing personal daily habits of faithfulness.  Talk about those habits when with your colleagues and ask them about theirs. Hold discipleship in high regard and participate every time.  Pray with your team. Prioritize faith, yours, and your colleagues’.
Train parents on bible study skills, discipleship skills and leadership skills when appropriate.
Participate in trainings on management skills, emotional intelligence in the workplace, bible study skills and professionalism
Be above reproach in your work ethic (virtuous, upright). You are where you say you are, you spent what you say you spent, you do what you say you will do
Maintain safe boundaries with other staff, parents, advocates, caregivers, and children, always having another Special Hope adult with you at all times

Job Requirements

Degree in Social Work

Case Management Manage all home visits to potential children for the Finding Joy Home, filling out all paperwork required by MCDSS Maintain good relationships with each parent and caregiver once chosen for the home, visiting at least once monthly Be vigilant about issues going on in kids’ homes and what support may be needed Provide demonstrations, further explanation, and advice on topics related to health, nutrition, hygiene, feeding, and positioning training, as well as cooking demos. Provide further explanation on administering medicines and other prescribed items Health Guidance & Monitor Growth Complete initial health assessments on all children and enter into SPOON App Track weight, height, MUAC, and head circumference on all children per baseline, and then subsequently follow the Count Me In-app Be able to explain to parents the reasons behind tracking measurements Track children’s general health and illness and report to the Head House Mother Assist parents in obtaining proper health care from local clinics and hospitals regarding seizures, illness, and growth monitoring Input accurate data in a timely manner into Count Me In, interpreting measurements to check progress/problems Advise parents on child health and wellness using expertise and Count Me In app recommendations Carry out tasks as assigned by the supervisor with minimal supervision Subject Expertise and Parent Learning Understand and execute goals in the FJZ home in accordance with the Logical Framework Ensure each parent understands how to keep the child healthy regarding nutrition, feeding, hygiene, medication, illness prevention, and signs of illness Understand seizures and swallowing to be able to explain to parents and provide simple advice Run wellness program by use of medical disability lessons, Count Me In application and training, and disability rights advocacy Note questions that need your growth in understanding and come back with accurate answers Continue professional development to understand wellness program information to the highest level of accuracy Provide feedback to parents at the level of their understanding and provide support for continued learning Faith Active Be an example of spiritual growth by practicing personal daily habits of faithfulness. Talk about those habits when with your colleagues and ask them about theirs. Hold discipleship in high regard and participate every time. Pray with your team. Prioritize faith, yours, and your colleagues’. Train parents on bible study skills, discipleship skills and leadership skills when appropriate. Participate in trainings on management skills, emotional intelligence in the workplace, bible study skills and professionalism Be above reproach in your work ethic (virtuous, upright). You are where you say you are, you spent what you say you spent, you do what you say you will do Maintain safe boundaries with other staff, parents, advocates, caregivers, and children, always having another Special Hope adult with you at all times
 
 
bachelor degree
No Requirements
JOB-680776f41211c

Vacancy title:
Social Worker

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Special Hope Network

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, April 26 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Special Hope Network is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support the health and development of children, especially those with intellectual disabilities. The main responsibilities include:

Case Management 

Manage all home visits to potential children for the Finding Joy Home, filling out all paperwork required by MCDSS
Maintain good relationships with each parent and caregiver once chosen for the home, visiting at least once monthly
Be vigilant about issues going on in kids’ homes and what support may be needed
Provide demonstrations, further explanation, and advice on topics related to health, nutrition, hygiene, feeding, and positioning training, as well as cooking demos.
Provide further explanation on administering medicines and other prescribed items

Health Guidance & Monitor Growth

Complete initial health assessments on all children and enter into SPOON App
Track weight, height, MUAC, and head circumference on all children per baseline, and then subsequently follow the Count Me In-app
Be able to explain to parents the reasons behind tracking measurements
Track children’s general health and illness and report to the Head House Mother
Assist parents in obtaining proper health care from local clinics and hospitals regarding seizures, illness, and growth monitoring
Input accurate data in a timely manner into Count Me In, interpreting measurements to check progress/problems
Advise parents on child health and wellness using expertise and Count Me In app recommendations
Carry out tasks as assigned by the supervisor with minimal supervision
Subject Expertise and Parent Learning

Understand and execute goals in the FJZ home in accordance with the Logical Framework
Ensure each parent understands how to keep the child healthy regarding nutrition, feeding, hygiene, medication, illness prevention, and signs of illness
Understand seizures and swallowing to be able to explain to parents and provide simple advice
Run wellness program by use of medical disability lessons, Count Me In application and training, and disability rights advocacy
Note questions that need your growth in understanding and come back with accurate answers
Continue professional development to understand wellness program information to the highest level of accuracy
Provide feedback to parents at the level of their understanding and provide support for continued learning

Faith Active

Be an example of spiritual growth by practicing personal daily habits of faithfulness.  Talk about those habits when with your colleagues and ask them about theirs. Hold discipleship in high regard and participate every time.  Pray with your team. Prioritize faith, yours, and your colleagues’.
Train parents on bible study skills, discipleship skills and leadership skills when appropriate.
Participate in trainings on management skills, emotional intelligence in the workplace, bible study skills and professionalism
Be above reproach in your work ethic (virtuous, upright). You are where you say you are, you spent what you say you spent, you do what you say you will do
Maintain safe boundaries with other staff, parents, advocates, caregivers, and children, always having another Special Hope adult with you at all times

Job Requirements

Degree in Social Work

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

  • If you have the qualifications above, click the link here.

 

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, April 26 2025
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Posted: 22-04-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 22-04-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 22-04-2066
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