Social Worker-Tororo
Tororo and Hoima * Full-time
Redeem International
Category: Administration
Total Positions:
Location: Tororo and Hoima
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 11 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Case Work
• Partnering with other members of the casework team in developing Redeem’s overall intervention strategy and developing trauma-informed intervention strategies in individual cases
• Assessing client needs and devising rehabilitation plans to ensure their restoration and flourishing
• Monitoring and evaluating client progress against the rehabilitation plan throughout the engagement
• Providing Redeem clients with rehabilitative services directly or through identified Redeem partners
• Responding to crisis situations and emergencies impacting Redeem clients during the engagement
• Mapping and establishing support networks to meet the identified needs of Redeem clients
• Providing Redeem Attorneys with feedback and information relevant to client representation
• Assisting Redeem Attorneys in preparing clients for participation in legal proceedings
• Providing counseling and support for Redeem clients involved in legal proceedings
• Recording and reporting casework data in Redeem’s data and case management systems
• Capacity Building
• Developing strong working relationships with probation officers and other social service providers
• Identifying lessons learned and opportunities for improvement from Redeem’s casework
• Participating in Gender Coordination Cluster meetings or other similar JLOS coordinating bodies
• Providing direct casework support to police officers and state prosecutors in Redeem cases
• Mentoring and advising probation officers in cases involving Redeem clients or Redeem’s work
• Supporting police officers and prosecutors in providing trauma-informed services to victims
• Developing and facilitating trainings and equipping projects that will improve interventions
• Advocating on behalf of Redeem and its partners with JLOS and other relevant governing bodies
• Miscellaneous
• Communicating with donors, supporters, media, and other outside parties about Redeem’s work
• Contributing to the review and design of organizational systems, guidelines, and policies
• Participating in Redeem’s professional development and spiritual formation activities
• Supporting other teams within Redeem in the achievement of their objectives
• Performing clerical duties (photocopying, filing, posting, errands, etc.) as needed
• Completing other duties as assigned
• Reporting and Location
• The Social Worker will report to the Tororo Team Lead
• The position will be based in Tororo, working primarily in the Tororo sub-region with occasional travel to Kampala and other districts in which Redeem operates
• Recruiting Profile: Social Worker
• Redeem strives to build a culture of Christian excellence that reflects the following four core values:
• We love each other well
• We don’t make easy things hard
• We measure by results
• We are joyful in our work
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Redeem is looking for a highly skilled and responsible individual who will reflect these values while supporting the representation of individual victims of violence in the criminal, civil, and administrative justice systems and enhancing the capacities of our law enforcement partners from JLOS.Specific Attributes Experience
• Required: A degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
• Required: Five or more years of experience in social work, psychology, or counseling
• Required: Experience in working with HIV-positive, indigent, and otherwise vulnerable clients
• Preferred: Experience in partnering with probation officers or other social service providers
• Preferred: Graduate studies or additional certifications in related fields
• Skills
• Required: Fluency in English and Lunyole with excellent written and oral communication in both; fluency in Japadhola, Ateso, and Kiswahili will be of added advantage
• Required: Computer literacy with strong capacity in word processing, email, and other systems
• Required: Familiarity with trauma-informed care in the context of serving survivors of violence
• Preferred: Understanding of Google Business Suite and digital project management tools
• Preferred: Public speaking and/or teaching skills
• Attributes
• Required: Mature Christian faith
• Required: High degree of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Required: Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team
• Required: Excellent independent professional judgment and ethical decision-making
• Required: Innovative and creative problem-solving in the face of complex nuanced issues
• Required: Persistence and tenacity in the face of difficult problems or challenges
• Required: Commitment to meet deadlines and achieve results in a fast-paced environment
• Required: Love-motivated service orientation toward clients, colleagues, partners, and adversaries
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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