Case Workers (3 Positions)

About the Organization

Development for Peace Organization (DPO) is an Ethiopian non-profit organization established in 2020 with a mission of striving to meet the humanitarian and developmental needs of societies regardless of race, color, religion or cultural background. We are legally registered to work in Ethiopia (Reg. 5164) as National NGO and as INGO in South Sudan (Reg. 4178), Somalia (Reg. NGOD/Moifar0422/022) and Kenya (OP.218/051/22-400/12732); it is also processing its registration in Yemen. We are currently seeking an experienced Case Worker to join our mission-driven organization.

Job Purpose

The Case worker reports to the Regional Coordinator and he/she serving as a liaison between disadvantages people and the organization through assessing and compiling cases and case reports by incorporating relevant information for providing the required support.

Key Responsibilities

• Interviewing clients to assess their situational needs
• Determining which services and assistance are necessary
• Providing support, guidance, and counsel to families in need
• Monitoring visits between at-risk or fragile children and family members
• Motivating individuals to participate in rehabilitation programs
• Filing, maintaining and updating case history reports
• Serving as a liaison between the client and social, financial, health and legal services
• Developing a plan of action to improve the client’s well-being
• Planning regular follow-ups to assess progress and additional needs
• Reviewing and modifying plans as circumstances change for the individual
• Works with families to develop a safe and healthy environment
• Discusses personal issues with troubled family members like money management, personal relationships, etc

Duty Station: Laelay/Tahtay Adeyabo, Humera and Dimma

Required Number: 3

Salary: As per the organization scale

Report to: Regional Coordinator

Relevant Job Experience

Essential Competencies & Skill

• Must be socially perceptive to work with individuals who have difficulty expressing their needs
• Knowledge of crisis-intervention methodologies
• Proven coordination skills to connect individuals/families with relevant services
• Ability to compromise, negotiate, and work well with others
• Must have strong communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be an active listener and have good writing skills
• Must have excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• Must have strong decision making skills
• Must have good computer and keyboarding skills and the ability to manage databases

Managerial Competencies

• Empowering and Building Trust
• Cross-Functional Competencies

Language Requirements

• Knowledge of English and working language of the duty station is an asset

Position Competencies

• Competencies as defined in Job Profile

Min. Education

• BA in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or other related fields

Experiences

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in a similar position, NGO Experience is Preferable
• Experience with supervision roles for tasks of a similar nature to this assignment
• Proven experience in project management, budgeting and record keeping