Social Worker, Mumbai
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Job Description
Role: Social Worker Mumbai
Experience: 1-3 years Salary: Up to 4.2 LPA
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Case Worker/Social Worker plays a vital role in the rehabilitation and reintegration of children from institutions. By building intentional trusting relationships with youth and supporting their transition from institutional care to society the Case Worker facilitates healing behaviour change and long-term self-reliance. This role is best suited for individuals who are sensitive passionate and deeply committed to working with youth in vulnerable and often volatile settings.
The Caseworker/Social Worker will be directly reporting to the Program Manager. This is a full-time position based in Mumbai and requires sensitive passionate and committed candidates.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Case Management & Direct Support
Manage a cohort of 2530 youth and support each one towards emotional independence self-reliance and safety.
Visit institutions conduct group sessions and identify children for supervision.
Build trusting and empathetic relationships with youth in institutional community and aftercare settings.
Conduct home visits and detailed assessments of each youths background strengths needs and risks.
Develop and implement Individual Care Plans (ICP) in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor and document each youths progress regularly reviewing and updating care plans.
Provide regular one-on-one sessions to the children to offer emotional support.
Identify and refer cases requiring professional mental health intervention.
Facilitate group sessions to enhance their life skills social and emotional skills and work readiness.
Liaise with families to rebuild relationships and explore reintegration possibilities.
Build linkages with external service providers: legal aid education vocational training health services etc.
Coordination & Networking
Coordinate with institutional staff (superintendents probation officers counsellors) to support childrens development.
Engage and Coordinate with lawyers employers vocational training institutions and all those involved in the childs life
Build relationships and closely work with the family members and the community of the youth.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate timely and confidential records of all cases.
Create reports and document the journeys of young people.
Prepare reports and documentation for JJB/CWC and attend relevant hearings or meetings as needed.
Cater to the needs of youth as well as the organization by being part of Ashiyanas other initiatives as and when expected.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
Feels called to be part of the healing and transformation of youth in closed institutions and sees them as capable of becoming self-reliant and positive contributors to the world.
Connects with youth sensitively and empathetically and maintains emotional boundaries even in difficult or volatile situations.
Has good problem-solving decision making and conflict-resolution skills.
Enjoys challenging and volatile situations and can find creative ways to deal with complex problems.
Is sensitive reflective a good listener and exhibits a strong willingness to learn.
Is a great team player resourceful and works with a sense of possibility.
Is willing and can work outside of normal business hours and holidays and/or weekends as needed.
Upholds confidentiality and dignity while working with children and diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrates strong communication coordination and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with stakeholders and people from diverse backgrounds in a mutually respectful way.
SKILLS QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work.
23 years of professional experience in a social work or case management role preferably working with children within an NGO setting.
Familiarity with case management approaches and trauma-informed care child protection protocols and psychosocial support frameworks is desirable.
Proficiency in Hindi English and Marathi (optional).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (Gmail Google Drive Google Docs etc.).
Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 16 2025 on
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Employment Type
Full Time
