Assistant Senior Social Worker (Part Time/Full Time) - #1100956

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Casework and Counselling
  • To readily identify and assess risks inherent in moderately complex cases by integrating a range of information.
  • To readily use professional tools and working templates to guide staff in case assessment and case planning
  • To represent the centre in its advocacy efforts for vulnerable families, with the aim of advocating for these families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partners
• Groupwork and/or Community Work
  • To lead or co-lead with another senior/assistant senior in the conduct of client/community assessments, adapt group/community work processes and specialized intervention strategies
• Supervisory Duties
  • To monitor supervisees' compliance to professional processes (such as the use of tools and templates, adherence to practice policies)
  • To assess supervisees' capabilities, identify professional growth areas and build training interventions to meet the growth areas.
• Operational Managerial Skills (Operational Processes, Policies and Protocols)
  • To support the Assistant Senior/ Senior/ Lead Professionals in the implementation of centre's operational and practice protocols, processes and policies
  • Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Centre

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution/ Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work from an accredited institution
• At least 3 years relevant experience in social work practice.
• Inclination towards research and planning is an advantage

Competencies Core competencies

• Possess relational skills to effectively network with government agencies, churches and community partners to place the agencies and the organization in good standing for the benefit of clients.
• A good understanding of the quality standards required of each service under his/her purview
• Knowledge and ability to engage, assess, provide intervention and evaluate practice
• Ability to understand client groups and manage risk and protective factors
• Ability to demonstrate reflective practice
• Ability to engage stakeholders and partners
• Knowledge and application of SASW code of professional ethics and Code of Social Work Practice
• Knowledge of systems and availability of resources with a view to represent clients' needs
• Knowledge and ability to empower clients to access needed resources
• Ability to identify available resources, social gaps and conduct relevant analyses
• Possess cultural understanding and social sensitivity
• Understand self, personal values, beliefs and the way these impact the working relationship with clients
• Engage in self-careand active learning
• Possess a positive attitude with good interpersonal and written communication skills.

Technical Competencies

• Competent in MS Office skills

Leadership Competencies

• Able to lead and manage a group of social workers to achieve project outcomes