Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
At Kids Alive International we believe every child, even those with the most challenging needs, is a priority to God, and far too many are overlooked, unheard, exploited, and threatened. Our mission (www.kidsalive.org) is the call of Isaiah 1:17, to serve these children by constantly learning to do good, earnestly seeking justice, standing up to what oppresses them, and advocating for their rights. Our commitment to this Biblical truth compels us to rescue orphans and vulnerable children, and meet their spiritual, physical, educational, and emotional needs, with compassion and excellence. Accomplishing our mission means every child we serve will have a present and future where they:

Social Workers
Locations: Mongu (1) And Lusaka (2)
Purpose of the position:
Implement the work plan and interventions for either the Ray of Hope, ISAIAH or Spring of Life programs. You shall work with children who have been socially excluded or who are experiencing trauma/emotional crisis. Identify safe homes for children ready to be transitioned and strengthen family bonds. Working with Reintegration Enterprise Development Team in identifying sustainable economic empowerment support required. Your work settings will include but not limited to working with; individuals, families and groups within the community. Work with schools, hospitals, government departments, communities and likeminded NGOs for the achievement of the set goals.

Key Major Responsibilities:
1. Case Management
• Point of entry assessment for children and make referrals as required to for clinical or medical assessment;
• Interview children, review records, conduct assessments, and confer with professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of children;
• In liaison with the Psychotherapists, counsel, aid and address children’s related issues of trauma, drug abuse, alcoholism, sexual violence, harm in liaison with;
• Interview children’s, review records, conduct assessments, and confer with professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of a child;
• Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatment according to standard operating procedures;
• Working with other institutions, mobilize the relevant children for support in the facility.
2. Trauma Informed Care Assessments
• Assist children in adhering to treatment plans such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments and providing support;
• This could be one-on-one counselling or group therapy at assessment level.
• Interview and evaluate child’s problems and relevant make referrals;
• Collaborate with Psychotherapists and nurses to plan and coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient’s needs;
• In liaison with the psychotherapist, educate children, parents and community members about mental and physical illness, abuse, medication and available community resources;
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action and where need be;
• May be expected to give evidence in court in line with the child case file;
• Refer patients or family members to community resources for treatment to assist in recovery from trauma, other mental or physical illness to ensure service efficacy;
• Strengthen the family support system by engaging the child’s families during treatment progression so that they know the nature of the mental health conditions of their loved one/s.
3. Behavioral Change management
• Discuss and analyze the behavioral issues and problems of the children and families;
• Counsel and monitor the behavioral actions of the children for behavioral change documentation and tracking;
• Monitoring the behavioral actions of the children ;
• Research and engage behavioral change methodologies and agents then share adequately.
4. Child Protection & Safeguarding
• Work closely with the Child Protection department in awareness, disseminating and training of children and families;
• Ensure compliance to policy provisions including collaboration with relevant Senior
• Management and law enforcers in the unlikely event that cases of child abuse are recorded that require prosecution;
• Assist in assessments on risks and preparedness to respond to child abuse incidents;
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the children in the facility and anywhere assigned;
• Ensure application of domesticated regulations of child protection protocols, norms and convention on the Rights of a Child (CRC);
• Undertake performance appraisals for direct reports.
5. Family strengthening, monitoring and reporting
• Family preparation, assessment and identifying support required for family strengthening, thereafter notify the relevant department for follow up and identification of economic empowerment support;
• Collect, document data on direct and indirect beneficiaries for impact;
• Provide support and mentorship to caregivers on best practice in child care;
• Ensure all caregivers are provided with adequate and appropriate work tools at all times;
• Provide information to parents concerning their children’s development, abilities, and areas of concern;
• Discussing and analyzing the behavioral issues and problems of the children and families;
• Planning and implementing of children, youth camps and activities;
• Monitor, evaluate, and record child progress with respect to treatment goals;
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action and where need be giving evidence in court;
• Provide complete documentation and records of assessments and treatment according to standard operating procedures.
• Production of monthly reports and documentation of success and impact stories.
Qualifications and Experience
• Must have a minimum of a Diploma in Social Work and a degree in Social Work will be an added advantage;
• Degree in Development Studies, Psychology, Sociology;
• Practice experience in child counselling, rehabilitation or behavioral monitoring for not less than 2 years;
• 2-5 years practical experience working with children in a similar setting may be strongly desired;
• Must be approachable and empathic;
• Practical experience on gender based violence projects is added advantage;
• 2-5 experience in different therapeutic or counseling methods and being able to switch between different approaches to meet each child’s needs is key and added advantage;
• Excellent communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate with children of different ages and from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Aware of all professional, ethical, and legal regulations as determined by relevant regulatory bodies and the law.

Essential Skills
• Strong Christian with unquestionable religious disposition
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Positive attitude, showing concern for people and community
• High level of self-motivation, reliable and flexible
• Ability to evaluate and analyze the behavior of children
• Abilities to relate and connect with children and their families to understand their perspectives
Character Requirements
• A committed Christian with a personal faith in Jesus Christ and a heart for serving orphans and vulnerable children
• Full alignment with the driving of the mission/vision/core values of Kids Alive International, the Bible, Christian theology, statement of faith, and practice as stated on our website at www.kidsalive.org/meet-kidsalive/about/what-we-believe/ and www.kidsalive.org/meet-kids-alive/about/
• A commitment to champion and contributes towards our organizational culture
• Consistent commitment to open and honest communication, demonstrating respect for all
• A person of integrity and strong character

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Candidates that fulfill the above selection criteria should send their expression of intent, clearly indicating position of interest. Maximum 4 paged CV, copies of certificates to KAZrecruit@kidsalive.org by 22nd May, 2022 before 17:00hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, includes rigorous background checks, which reflects our commitment to the protection of children from all forms of abuse.
NOTE
Kids Alive Zambia is a legitimate employer, should you be asked for a fee during any stage of the application and/or recruitment process report to the relevant authorities or Kids Alive Zambia. If you are asked for money do not proceed with the process.

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