Male Rehabilitation Centre – Social Worker

Overview of position

Applicants who do not upload the below documents on the candidate application profile will not be considered for this position:

• CV (containing contact details & also referees & their contact details, 1 current or most recent referee is required out of the 3 referees).
• Academic documents.
• Copy of valid passport or any other Identification document.
• Additional documents may be requested at a later stage.

Role objectives

• The position will work within the Federal Government (Govt.) of Somalia’s (FGS’s) national program for the treatment & handling of disengaged combatants. The national program maintains the objective of establishing a comprehensive process that allows for low risk disengaged combatants & men associated with Al Shabab (AS) to socially & economically reintegrate into society. This support includes the provision of basic education, civic education, religious counselling & life skills, business, financial literacy & vocational training.
• This position at the male centres requires a male candidate.
• The Social Worker will play a pivotal role in the rehabilitation centre through helping the beneficiaries conduct needs assessment, develop individualized plans & implement follow up & monitoring services. Each Social Worker will have an assigned caseload & will be the key worker responsible for overseeing the case management process form entry to exit. This will include coordinating the various services that will constitute the rehabilitation process, linking individuals to families & communities. As well as identifying external service providers in accordance with individual care plans with the goal of reintegrating according to defined exit criteria.

Responsibilities & accountabilities:

Social Workers will work full time as per Somali labour laws, performing the below listed duties & responsibilities:

• Conduct interviews with individual at intake & complete registration process & documentation.
• Undertake initial needs assessments & document outcomes in case files, including identifying personal strengths, weaknesses, risk & protective factors.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with other sectors & service providers in the centre which will meet specified standards & timescales.
• Maintain accurate case files including regular updates & progress of individuals against goals & objectives detailed in care plans & use information to prepare reports for the exit board.
• Provide information regarding the entry & exit procedures & support services available to beneficiaries & their families.
• Ensure awareness of & compliance with safeguarding policies & practices.
• Liaise with & make referrals to, other service providers both internally & externally.
• Coordinate case reviews & case conferences.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams & meetings regarding, education, VET.
• Provide psychosocial support services including guidance & basic, culturally appropriate, counselling services.
• Facilitate access to & contact with family including visits & outreach support services.
• Identify & facilitate linkages to community based support mechanisms to optimise sustainable reintegration on exit as part of care plans.
• Identify options for reintegration alternatives including resettlement for individuals who may not wish to return to communities of origin.
• Participate in training, supervision & multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Recommend & contribute to making decisions about the best course of action for beneficiaries in line with individual care plan goals & exit & criteria.

Project reporting

The overall contract performance management is jointly monitored & evaluated by our client & their govt. partner.