Child Protection Case Worker

Under the management of the Project Coordinator, the CP Case Worker will perform the following tasks:

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Case Management:

Identify street connected children through attending the sessions or and  regular outreach for whom that are in need of child protection.

Conduct initial and follow up assessments for the CP cases, exposed to the worst forms of child labour, especially street connected children and prioritize them according to risk level.

Develop case plans that respond to needs addressed in initial and comprehensive assessments and seek support of supervisor when necessary.

Regularly follow up to ensure all services and action points listed in the case plan are carried out within agreed time frames. Ensure that progress is regularly reviewed.

Regularly monitor and support to children and families through visits in the streets, home visits and providing guidance, advice and emotional support, community mediation and referrals.

Work with supervisors and managers to arrange case conferences for complex cases and ensure children receive multidisciplinary support.

Manage CP cases in line with Standard Operational Procedures (SoPs), adhere to standard documentation processes and follow best practice guidance.

Apply the National SoPs for case management, while use Best Interests Assessments (BiA) and Best Interests Determination (BiD) procedures when are requested or needed.

Ensure Do No Harm analysis are carried out and the principle of Do No Harm is observed and upheld in all the engagements of the CP Case Worker.

Data Management:

Regularly document cases using case notes and other agreed upon forms.

Update databases / CPIMS+ to ensure a comprehensive record of the case.

Ensure that data collection and storage respect data protection protocols and confidentiality principle.

Regularly provide field reports, protection monitoring reports and reports related to project progress to your line manager

Coordination and Representation:

Directly communicate effectively with other caseworkers and service providers in order to advocate, collaborate and make referrals according to the best interests of children.

Regularly attend case management meetings and relevant case conferences at field level.

In addition to the case management team, collaborate closely with other members of the Child Protection team, ensuring smooth coordination and referrals.

Direct communication and coordination with Technical Unit.