Job Description

Since the year 2000, we have been committed to nurturing an inclusive environment that embraces the diversity and uniqueness of every child. By this, we have employed an integrated approach to strengthen Street Connected Children and their families so that together, we can find unique and tailor-made solutions for brighter prospects.

The main goal of the branch is to contribute to a reduction of Children in street situations using an integrated approach of street work, prevention in communities, reintegration, and effective collaborations with different partners and stakeholders.

We are seeking a passionate and versatile professional to join our dynamic team, who will champion the cause of Street Connected Children at the new branch.

The Role

The Social Worker is expected to work with Street connected Children, Families, and Communities.

In the role of Field Social Worker, you shall:

• Adopt best practices and follow procedures to reunify street-connected children with their families.
• Trace families of Clients and assess them for reintegration.
• Write comprehensive Social Investigation Reports of cases identified.
• Manage the transition processes involved in moving children from street situations to their families for successful reintegration.
• Strengthen families to function optimally as primary agents of socialization.
• Improve access of Clients and their families to existing social services.
• 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 best interventions for successful reintegration.
• Counsel Clients and their families to achieve maximum results from interventions.
• Hold workshops that strengthen and enhance the lifestyles of street-connected children and their families.
• Prepare activity reports for discussion and informed decisions.
• Identify and choose the best performing schools for CFC clients in the region.

Required Skills or Experience

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A minimum of First Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Sociology, Youth in Development Work, or Population and Family Life Education.
• A certificate in Guidance and Counseling will be a plus.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working with children/families/communities in a Non-Profit Organization.
• In-depth knowledge of the phenomenon of street-connected children and families in Ghana.
• Understanding of laws, conventions, charters, and policies regulating work with children in Ghana.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in casework.
• Familiarity with child-centered approaches to find solutions for street-connected children.
• Excellent skills in building trusted relationships and bonds with children and families.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Skills Set

• Strong case management skills
• Group and community facilitation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good knowledge of general IT systems and applications including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)