Christian Alliance for Children Currently Recruiting in Zambia: Social Worker x2
- Company: Christian Alliance for Children
- Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
- State: Lusaka
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: NGO Jobs in Zambia
CACZ is an organisation committed to caring for orphans and vulnerable children. In collaboration with Ministry of Community Development, Social Services our focus is on family-based care for orphans and quality education for the most vulnerable children, we work to strengthen and empower families to make a difference in their community.
Job Purpose
Provide a professional field social work services to children and families in communities (CACZ catchment areas)There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and the organisation.
Qualifications
- Bachelors’ Degree in Social Work from a recognised University.
- Any qualification in child care will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
a) Assessment, care planning, and provision of services to children in need of care, including those who require protection or are at risk, looked after children and their families within current legislation/policies
b) Application of professional interviewing techniques information gathering and therapeutic intervention directly with children and families.
c) Carry out CACZ responsibilities report writing and care planning
Required Experience/characteristics/Skills
- Two years’ experience working in a childcare setting and of working with vulnerable children and families
- Ability to work co-operatively with service users, external agencies/Ministries and CACZ Staff
- Understanding and knowledge of the policies surrounding child protection
- Results driven, dynamic, enterprising
- Polished communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Driving licence a must-not of less than one year
- Christian Commitment: Agree with our statement of faith
How to Apply
This post has a minimum requirement of two references. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. Medical (GRZ Hospital/Clinic) and clean Police Background Check Statements