Awareness Against Human Trafficking Social Worker Jobs in Kenya

Awareness Against Human Trafficking Social Worker Jobs in Kenya

Awareness Against Human Trafficking (HAART), is a non-governmental organisation based in Nairobi and dedicated to fighting human trafficking in Eastern Africa. HAART works through a multi-disciplinary approach applying the UN Four P’s Strategy to combat trafficking in persons: Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Policy and Partnership.

HAART is one of the key counter-trafficking organisations in Kenya addressing the issue of human trafficking by supporting the people most affected by it and also developing best practices in the movement.

HAART Kenya is currently recruiting for the position of a Social Worker. The Social Worker is responsible for providing social support to victims of human trafficking and contributing to their rehabilitation the organisational shelter.

Job Information

Location: Nairobi

Contract Duration: 12 months

Position: Full time

Starting time: Immediately

Working Hours: 45 hours in a week

Closing Date for Applications: 06th of January, 2023 EAT

Salary: 35,000 KES gross per month

He / she will be reporting to the Shelter Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

To conduct initial screenings with the victims of trafficking

Supporting the residents in their recovering process and personal development by applying HAART’s shelter guidelines

Conduct day- and night shifts at the shelter

Ensuring access to basic needs for all residents

Management of crisis and emergencies at the shelter in line with HAART guidelines

Case Management in line HAARTs policies, documentation and reporting of the dedicated cases

To strengthen the legal case management through maintaining accurate records of all cases and their progress in court.

Participation in development of sustainable programs, structures and

processes of new
shelter

Support skills trainings for the residents

Participation in weekly team meetings

Cooperation with therapists, doctors, lawyers, educational institutions and other service providers

Accompanying residents to individual appointments

To provide information and social work support on available services for victims of trafficking

Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Essential criteria & qualification:

Diploma in Social Work or any other related field in social sciences

At least 1 year working experience in social work

Proven experience in working closely with vulnerable groups and must be a team player

Must have a recent certificate of good conduct

Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Ability to adapt to different cultures

Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software Knowledge on human rights and community-based child protection approaches

Passion to work with vulnerable groups and ability to be empathic

Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing program priorities and emerging priorities that may arise

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Awareness Against Human Trafficking Social Worker Jobs in Kenya

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