Social Worker SOS
📍 bulawayo zimbabwe
⏰ Expires 23 April 2026
Description
Under the overall supervision of the Location Program Manager , the Social Worker is responsible for social, psychological and emotional development of the children under family basic care and to follow-up the health matters of the children. Identify and enrol of programme beneficiaries who meet the criteria. Prepares and submits for approval long- and short-term plans for social services.
Formulate, updates and/or recommends policies and procedures governing the development of social service programs, internal regulations of Village disciplinary issues, etc. in an effort to properly raise children and prepare them for better adult life and to become responsible members of the society.
Directs, coordinates, supervises and performs social welfare programs that are being implemented by the Village.
Requirements
Demonstrable commitment to working with children and youth & knowledge in child rights.
Strong knowledge of social work theories, practices and procedures and understanding of all pertinent legislation and policies.
Strong knowledge in the areas of needs assessment, family dynamics, the impact of trauma, psycho-social functioning theories and practices and child protection theories, models and practices.
Extensive experience handling case management, case conferencing and investigation and intervention theories and practices.
Good interpersonal, mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
knowledge of child rights
Organizational, verbal and written communications skills, analytical skills and good computer skills.
Employer: SOS