Hope for Korah Family Social Worker Jobs in Ethiopia

Hope for Korah Family Social Worker Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Description

Hope for Korah (HFK) is a non-profit charity registered in British Columbia, Canada under BN #856425780BC0001. And currently it is registered as a foreign organization with certificate no 4462 by the agency for civil society organizations of Ethiopia in 23rd September, 2019.

The vision of Hope for Korah (HFK) is to support relief and development work that acts towards breaking the cycle of poverty for those living in urban settings in Ethiopia. Hope for Korah seeks to strengthen families to prevent them from disintegrating and breaking apart due to the harsh realities of extreme poverty. Our desire is to keep families healthy and together.

The organization executes its planned activities to achieve its goal through employing well equipped, passionate and experienced social workers who have the talent to work with women and their family.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Employee

Conduct assessments for the new entry families recruitment based on the provided format and contributing ones insight on the decision makes on each of the candidates

Ability to come alongside & empower impoverished individuals, providing psychosocial support and counseling as needed

Assist with the administration of monthly provisions such as groceries, Teff & rent

Help individuals identify & address any challenges throughout this process, finding creative solutions to ensure that sustainable change occurs

Ensure that all work conducted with each beneficiary maintains & respects that beneficiary’s needs, rights & integrity

Knowledge of facilitation, mediation, conflict management techniques & problem solving skills.

Ability to independently plan, organize & prioritize the workload while also being open & flexible to change.

Produce regular reports to the Socio-Economic Empowerment Officer on the success

and challenges faced by beneficiary families

Assess and assist beneficiary families in identifying areas of concern in their emotional, physical, social and spiritual health & providing mitigation plans to address challenges

Survey the needs of beneficiaries to develop & deliver relevant life skills training in key areas (i.e. money management, self-confidence, assertiveness, marketing, conflict resolution, etc.)

Actively participate in team meetings and discussions to provide insight on areas of concern or success

Conduct assessments, home visits, and regular follow up with families’ bases on the given schedule

Perform any other relevant tasks as directed

Category: Socio-Economics Empowerment Program

Employment Type: One year contracts with possibility of extension

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Developmental Studies and related field.

Three years related work experience

Proficiency in both English and Amharic is mandatory

Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

Good Communication and Interpersonal skills

Ability to make logical and timely decisions
Counseling skill

Ability to compile case assessment reports

Women leadership skills

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can mail or send their C.V, within eight (8) working days from the date of this announcement. Email: hopeforkorahvacancy@gmail.com

Note: Use " Family Social Worker " as the subject line of your email !

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