Social Worker
Quick Facts:
- Must have mature Christian faith
- Must be female
- Must have Masters in Social Work, Counseling or Clinical Psychology
- Must be willing to travel to Vasai daily
The Mission
Jeevan Aadhar Transformative Aftercare Services Private Limited seeks
to be a bridge to personal freedom, hope, and independence for
survivors of violent oppression. Operating in and around the greater
Mumbai, India area Jeevan Aadhar is creating a working, effective, and
replicable model to provide high-quality aftercare for sex trafficking
survivors.
The Social Worker will work with rescued victims 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. This position is based in Vasai,
Maharashtra and reports to the Director of Residential Aftercare.
Responsibilities
- Based on stated objectives, help develop and implement aftercare rehabilitation strategies and tactics in a small group aftercare home.
- Train and encourage housemothers to provide therapeutic daily interaction with trafficking survivors.
- Consistent focus on case work/counseling with thorough documentation of all activities and information.
- Accompany the residents on outings/trips/markets/hospitals/bank/shopping and college when needed
- Ensure that concise but thorough written reports are provided in a timely manner
- Ensure continual communication with supervisor regarding the status of aftercare residential team efforts and challenges faced.
- Examine and facilitate the beneficiaries with their respected admission procedures for the various courses and career pursuits.
- Maintain the financial accounts of the residential aftercare home and report to the supervisor at month end.
- Report any drastic behavioral changes observed in the residents/any behavior that gives cause to worry immediately to the supervisor.
- Take devotions at the Group Homes and provide spiritual support when required
- Fully understand relevant victim protection policies, custody laws, and relevant procedures
- Track resident progress towards goals
- Ensure that residents receive legally-mandated aftercare protections
- Develop and continually maintain aftercare best-practices training manual/materials.
- Coordinate visits the group home daily and occasional visits to child welfare committee, and / or other homes where residents are placed for their follow up and care.
- 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.
- Carry out other additional assignments given by supervisor; and
- Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
Skills and Experience
- Must hold one of the following graduate degrees (full time course):
o Masters in Social work (MSW)
o Masters in Counseling
o Masters in Clinical Psychology - Good computer knowledge including Microsoft Word.
- Fluency in Hindi and English essential (oral and written). To be able to communicate in any other Indian language would benefit.
- Preferred to have some experience as a social worker or counselor providing treatment of victims of traumatic stress, particularly with victims of sexual abuse.
Critical Qualities
- Mature Christian faith
- Careful attention to detail
- Disciplined with priorities
- Patient, works well under stress
- Personable, sustained positive attitude
- Diplomatic and flexible
- Professional demeanor and written and oral communication
- Effective team player and leader
- Creative, innovative and motivational leader who can engage residents in various activities off their working hours.
- Strong service ethic and a passion for goals.
- Age Criteria: 30 – 50 years
Job Details
- Title: Social Worker
- Reports to Supervisor/Superintendent/Education Coordinator.
- Full time position.
- Location: Vasai, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Deadline: 03 Aug 2014
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