About You:

We want individuals who support our mission as a  social worker whose  primary daily function is to contact and counsel vulnerable people. He/she performs crisis intervention, activity planning, and community building, among many other responsibilities to ensure the health and safety of children and their families. We expect all team members to share our vision and commitment to achieving our mission whilst promoting equality and safeguarding the welfare of all clients and colleagues.

1.      JOB SUMMARY

Under the administrative supervision of the MSIE Programs Manager, social worker performs Planning, coordinating and implementing support packages to help clients and their families cope in difficult times and overcome dependencies Interviewing service users and assessing their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses. Addressing each case as a unit and setting tailored measurable goals.

2.      DUTIES/ TASKS

·         Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies

·         Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses

·         Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals

·         Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly

·         Offer information and counselling on the best course of action

• Puts the interest of clients/patients above all other considerations and ensures the confidentiality of all cases;

• Ensures the maintenance of a high level standard consistent with available resources;

• Prepares and submits reports, as deemed necessary;

• Participates in training programmes, as and when deemed necessary;

• Initiates or collaborates in research undertakings;

• Gives specialist advice to the Public Facility, MSIE Field Manager and Blue Star clinics on any possible action for quality care improvement from which the Centre, PFS and Blue Stars may benefit;

• Undertakes any other related duties that may be assigned to him / her by supervisor.

Job Requirements

A.    Qualification Requirements

        Education

         BA Degree in Social Work (BSW), Psychology, Sociology

        Experiences

         Two Years and above in the field

B.     Skills, Attitudes and Attributes

·         Proven work experience as a Social Worker

·         Working knowledge of social theories and practices

·         Social perceptiveness and empathy

·         Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships

·         Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups

·          Resilience along with ability to assess situations

·          Willing to submit to background checks

·          BS degree in social work (BSW), psychology or sociology

·         Conscious of government, MSI and MSIE regulations

·         Committed to the protection of team members and clients, with a focus on vulnerable groups.

·         Able to role-model inclusive and culturally sensitive attitudes and behaviors

·         Computer Literate

·         Integrity

·         Motivation

.         Pro-choice

Number of Position: Three (03)

Duty Station: Dabat, Lalibela and Debark

Type of Employment: contract for 1 year

How to Apply

We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to send their CVs via email: Humanresource@mariestopes.org.et before the closing date of this announcement, i.e., within Ten (10) consecutive days. 

Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.

Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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