SOCIAL WORKER

Chance for Children is on a mission to ensure that street children in Ghana are safe educated healthy and equipped for life. Operating in eight locationsAccra Tema Kasoa Hebron Kumasi Tamale Takoradi and Dambaiwe combine child and youth development initiatives with family and community strengthening efforts leveraging digital tools and strategic partnerships to create a lasting impact for street children.

Since our inception twenty-six (26) years ago we have nurtured an inclusive environment that embraces the diversity and uniqueness of everyone. Irrespective of gender role or background we pride ourselves on the highest levels of integrity and trust. Our changing and dynamic work environment allows you to work on new tasks and to bring in new ideas or approaches to our way of working.

We seek a passionate versatile and innovative individual excited to contribute to our growing organization.

Required Skills:

The Role

The Social Worker is expected to work with children in street situations and families to transition them into safe and stable family- and community-based care through a holistic approach using diverse and innovative pathways.

In the role of Social Worker you shall:

Case Management

• Conduct comprehensive family and client assessments including Social Investigation Reports to evaluate their conditions strengths and areas of need.
• Design and implement unique interventions per case aligned with the organizations guidelines considering risk levels and specific needs.
• Facilitate the reunification and reintegration of children with their families ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Participate in case conferences and develop care plans for children in street situations or institutional care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports on clients progress and conditions.

Street Work and Outreach

• Conduct daily visits to street hotspots to engage with children and families identifying those in need and determining appropriate referral pathways.
• Monitor and track the progress of children enrolled in school or apprenticeship programs on the street.
• Identify and leverage key stakeholders in street communities.
• Plan prepare and conduct workshops for children and youth on the street as approved by your supervisor.
• Follow up on cases identified on the street or referred to by other branches and social workers.

Family Strengthening & Reintegration

• Facilitate the safe transition of children from street situations and institutional care back to their families.
• Prepare families for reunification and provide post-reintegration follow-up through regular home visits.
• Strengthen family functioning to enable caregivers to act as primary agents of care and socialization.

Education TVET & Youth Transitions

• Support childrens transition into formal education systems and collaborate with schools to ensure learning needs are met.
• Engage street-connected youth in career development activities and prepare them for apprenticeship and TVET pathways through need-based interventions.

Monitoring Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with organizational M&E and child safeguarding standards.
• Ensure quality data entry and documentation to support program monitoring learning and reporting.
• Use digital tools and databases to support effective case management and program implementation.

Administrative Duties

• Submit monthly expense reports and operational requests by the agreed deadlines.
• Regularly update and maintain case follow-ups in the Case Management Tool (WebApp).