Graduate Social Work Intern
Graduate Trainee Jobs
- Bantwana Zimbabwe ~~ 0
- Expires 20 Jan 2025
- Lupane
- Internship
Job Description
Bantwana Zimbabwe (BZ) is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Graduate Social Work Intern for a USAID-funded project to reduce the vulnerability of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) to HIV and GBV. BZ is a leader in the development of high quality, comprehensive OVC service delivery in high HIV prevalence districts in Zimbabwe. BZ brings a significant track record of excellence and innovation in improving access to and quality of integrated OVC care and support, with a particular focus on strengthening coordination and layering of care, protection, and support services across the HIV continuum of response, for vulnerable children and their caregivers at community, district, provincial and national levels.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Case Management Officer, the Graduate Social Work Intern is responsible for supporting the project officers and assistants in the implementation of health, safe, stable and schooled domain interventions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Assist in the identification, assessment, planning, referring and tracking of referrals and monitoring the delivery of services in a timely, context-sensitive, individualized and family-centred manner to check on progress towards graduation.
•Assist in building the resiliency of families and children affected by HIV so that they can meet their health, economic, education, and social development needs.
•Work with the Department of Social Development and other stakeholders in providing comprehensive case management services, ensuring the child’s future safety, wellness and general welfare risks are managed.
•Ensure quality services are provided and minimum standards are maintained guided by the case management SOP.
•Support the effective implementation of program activities including the development of work plans and timely reporting
Ensure accurate records of all correspondence & activities are maintained, including individual case records, in accordance with the case management protocol.
Qualifications and Experience
At least a Degree in Social Work or related field
•Experience in implementing case management activities is an added advantage.
•Previous Social work-related attachment in the NGO sector.
•Placement within the NGO sector is an added advantage.
•Excellent verbal & written skills, proficient in English, Ndebele &/or Shona.
•Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, Power point, Internet.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, CV, and three referees (including name, organization, phone number, and email address) to recruitments@bantwana.co.zw with position title in the subject line and complete the Application Form . BZ is an equal opportunity employer. The application deadline is 20 January 2025. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
BZ has a zero-tolerance policy on child abuse, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and any form of discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age and any other such distinguishing characteristics.
