Women Protection & Empowerment - Case Worker

The WPE Case Worker will provide direct support and case management to vulnerable women and girls.  The case workers will be trained and supervised by the WPE Response Officer(s) to ensure effective case management and appropriate staff support and supervision.   RESPONSIBILITIES   Provide direct support and care to vulnerable women and girls • Provide direct support and care for vulnerable women and girls (including survivors of gender-based violence), including counseling and basic case management.  Case management services will include:    o Assessment of needs    o Developing an action plan    o Implementing the plan    o Appropriate following    o Case closure (if and when appropriate) • Provide direct age-appropriate and specialized support and care for vulnerable adolescent and girl children (including survivors of GBV), including counseling and case management.  Case management services for survivors under the age of 18 will include the above steps of case management along with:    o Best Interest Determination (BID)    o Age appropriate engagement and decision-making by survivors    o Do No Harm analysis   Monitoring & Reporting  • Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback.  • Support the maintenance of the IRC’s case management system and the GBV Information Management System. • Participate in weekly supervisory meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care and appropriate case management     Requirements   • Counseling and training experience with a reputable organization, including 2-3 years of experience counseling survivors of abuse or violence. • Clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times is essential.  • Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. • Ability to work as a member of a team essential. • Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel. • INGO experience preferred  • Personal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.