Social Worker
The Social Worker will work with rescued survivors of sexual exploitation to facilitate their educational process as well to build their mental development, self-esteem, and dignity. She will have to coordinate with the Superintendents for direction regarding her duties as a Social Worker. At times, she may also need to coordinate with other staff for various activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Based on stated objectives, help develop and implement rehabilitation strategies and tactics in a small group home.
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Train and encourage housemothers to provide therapeutic daily interaction with trafficking survivors.
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Consistent focus on casework/counselling with thorough documentation of all activities and information.
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Accompany the residents on outings/trips/markets/hospitals/bank/shopping and college when needed.
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Ensure that concise but thorough written reports are provided in a timely manner.
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Ensure continual communication with the supervisor regarding the status of aftercare residential team efforts and challenges faced.
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Examine and facilitate the beneficiaries with their respective admission procedures for the various courses and career pursuits.
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Maintain the financial accounts of the residential aftercare home and report to the supervisor at month's end.
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Report any drastic behavioural changes observed in the residents/any behaviour that gives cause to worry immediately to the supervisor.
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Take devotions at the Group Homes and provide spiritual support when required.
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Fully understand relevant victim protection policies, custody laws, and relevant procedures.
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Track resident progress towards goals.
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Ensure that residents receive legally mandated aftercare protections.
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Develop and continually maintain aftercare best practices training manual/materials.
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Coordinate visits to the group home daily and occasional visits to the child welfare committee, and/or other homes where residents are placed for their follow-up and care.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with aftercare team members, relevant government leaders, NGOs, and other relevant organizations, and Host visits by Jeevan Aadhar guests, teams, interns and volunteers.
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Carry out other additional assignments given by the supervisor; and Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
SKILLS AND EXPERENCE
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Must hold one of the following graduate degrees (full-time course): Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) and Masters in Social Work (MSW)
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Good computer knowledge including Microsoft Word.
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Fluency in Hindi and English is essential (oral and written).
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To be able to communicate in any other Indian language would benefit.
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Fresher or a minimum of one year experience as a social worker or counsellor providing treatment of victims of traumatic stress, particularly with victims of sexual abuse.
SKILLS AND EXPERENCE
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Mature Christian faith.
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Careful attention to detail.
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Disciplined with priorities.
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Patient, works well under stress.
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Personable, sustained positive attitude.
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Diplomatic and flexible.
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Professional demeanor and written and oral communication.
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Effective team player and leader.
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A creative, innovative and motivational leader who can engage residents in various activities that might require & work beyond office hours.
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Strong service ethic and a passion for goals.
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Age Criteria: 25-40 years.