Child Case Worker at Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN Project)

EYN Projects is a community-based non-profit/non-governmental organization. We respect and believe in the infinite worth of every individual. This is demonstrated through our developmental and humanitarian services to affected communities, equal employment opportunities, building and strengthening the skills of our staff, and ensuring qualitative and effective service delivery. EYN Projects does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion in our recruitment exercise nor in our humanitarian and developmental work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Child Case Worker

Location: Borno

About the Job

• The Child Case Worker is responsible for providing direct support and services to children and their families to ensure their safety, well-being, and development.
• This role involves assessing the needs of children, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and coordinating with various service providers to deliver comprehensive support. 

Main Responsibilities
The Child Case Worker will be responsible for the following, including those not listed but are extensions of those expressly stated: 

• Provide individually tailored comprehensive Child Protection Case Management Services to Unaccompanied, Separated, and Other Vulnerable Children in line with the Case Management Standard Operating Procedures.
• Receive and provide referral services for specialized case management services.
• Ensure the confidentiality of the information collected during the case management services and input the information on the CPIMS+.
• Establish a harmonious working environment with a wide range of stakeholders more, specifically, children, beneficiaries, service providers, community leaders, religious leaders, and local government authorities.
• Undertake home visits to families of children receiving case management services 
• Respect confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines/ standards
• Prepare and share with line manager monitoring reports/updates
• Participate in Case conferences for the management of complex cases 
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and ensure actions do not put children at risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred).
• Relevant certification or licensure.
• Proven experience (at least 2 years) working with children and families in a case management or social work role.

Required Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with children and families.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in case management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle complex and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.

Application Closing Date
16th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter in a single PDF document to: careers@eynprojects.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• For the application to be valid, EYN Projects only accepts applications with a cover letter. All applications should include a functional Email address, Mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Multiple submissions will be automatically disqualified.
• If you are not reach out upon the submission of your application, it means you did not meet the criteria for selection. 
• EYN Projects does not ask for any form of payment/compensation at any stage of recruitment.