Community Case Worker (Child Protection)
Search for Common Ground, Nigeria

• Ensure adherence to child safeguarding and Code of Conduct. Ensure Child Protection Principles upheld including best interest of the child and do no harm.
• Direct work with children, young people and families to identify their needs and ensure they receive the necessary support and coordination to achieve social, emotional, educational and economic outcomes.
• Ensure all stages of case management process are implemented to a high standard including, registration, needs assessment, case plan, referral, follow up and review, and case closure.
• Ensure hard copy files are accurately completed and stored safely.
• Promote active participation of children, caregivers, and communities in all casework to ensure it is strength and solution focused.
• Ensure casework respects the culture and context of each child.
• Undertake ongoing assessments to identify and address changing needs and any safety concerns for children to ensure they are protected. Escalate any concerns to Case Management Officer.
• Establish clear communication with children to support in building supportive relationships to promote positive change, well-being and safety.
• Provide basic psychological first aid and psycho-social support to children and families to support the return to normalcy after experiencing adversity.
• Ensure case work takes place within the practice and legislative frameworks are communicated.
• Share accurate case information with Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) Assistant and Case Management Officer in a timely manner using hard copy case management tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Engage children and families to capture stories if consent/ assent is provided and share with Deputy Project Manager and Child Protection Manager as required.
• Facilitate referrals to relevant services if required.
• Develop and maintain networks and relationships with key stakeholders to deliver appropriate services for children, young people and families.
• Participate in training and orientation activities.
• Conduct quarterly review sessions with children to identify what is working well and what needs to be improved.
• Update Deputy Project Manager and Child Protection Manager of any changes in the environment and security on an ongoing basis.

• University degree, Diploma or equivalent or equivalent in Social Work, Psychology, Law or Sociology

• Successful completion of a Community Health Worker formal training program such as from a college or other education institution preferred.
• Experience working with children, in particular Children Associated with Armed Groups.
• Knowledge of types of child abuse and their impact (violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation).
• Excellent ability to develop positive helping relationships with children and caregivers.
• Written and spoken fluency in Hausa, Kanuri and English language. Experience working in a multi-cultural/religious setting.
• Experience working in a community-based setting for at least 1 to 2 years preferred.
• Basic computer, IT and communication skills.
• Ability to initiate and maintain positive working relationships.
• Excellent ability to accurately record information captured.

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