Community Care Worker

The Community Care Worker (CCW) plays a key role in identifying vulnerable children and families in the community and ensuring they are referred to and supported through MAKANI services. CCWs are the bridge between the MAKANI center and the community, helping raise awareness, promote inclusion, support case management, and monitor children's well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Community Outreach and Engagement

Identify and reach out to vulnerable children, adolescents, and families in the community.

Conduct regular home visits to assess needs, promote MAKANI services, and provide follow-up.

Raise awareness about the importance of education, child protection, psychosocial well-being, and health.

2. Referrals and Case Identification

Refer at-risk children and families to MAKANI centers for appropriate services (e.g. education, protection, psychosocial support).

Support social workers in identifying children in need of specialized case management.

Maintain confidentiality and uphold child safeguarding principles in all referrals.

3. Psychosocial Support and Follow-Up

Provide basic psychosocial support and listening services to children and caregivers.

Assist with group activities and sessions under the supervision of the social worker or psychologist.

Monitor changes in behavior or well-being of children and report concerns.

4. Documentation and Reporting

Keep clear and accurate records of home visits, referrals, and follow-up actions.

Provide weekly or monthly updates to supervisors on outreach activities.

Report any protection concerns or incidents following the organization's procedures.

5. Community Mobilization

Support the organization of community awareness sessions and events.

Promote inclusion of marginalized groups (e.g., children with disabilities, out-of-school youth).

Encourage caregiver involvement in child development and protection initiatives.

Qualifications:

• A degree in social work, education, or community development is an asset.
• Prior experience working with children, youth, or vulnerable communities preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of child protection and confidentiality principles.
• Familiarity with the local context and community dynamics.
• Commitment to humanitarian values and child rights.

NB : LOST has a zero tolerance to sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the code of conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (Both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the code of conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause .