SOCIAL WORKER (KUMASI)
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4 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 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 street children and families.
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 interventions aligned with the organizations guidelines considering risk levels and specific needs.
Facilitate the reintegration and reunification of children with their families ensuring their safety and well-being.
Participate in case conferences and contribute to the development of care plans for children and families.
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 referring them to the Resource Center.
Monitor and track the progress of children enrolled in school or apprenticeship programs on the street.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in street communities.
Plan prepare and conduct workshops for children and youth on the street as approved by the coordinator.
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 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 needs-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).
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
