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Christel House Jamaica

Social Worker

Christel House Jamaica

  • St. Catherine
  • Not disclosed
  • Permanent full-time
  • Updated 23/06/2023
  • Human Resource
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Social Worker

Social Worker

Job Responsibility

  • Assist with the recruitment of new students.
  • Conduct initial, eligibility, and annual review for students.
  • Assist with planning and implementing orientation programs designed to help students adjust to new experiences within the school environment.
  • Conduct monthly home visits.
  • Oversees student welfare and keeps relevant related records.
  • Provide ongoing communication with parents to collaborate on their child/ward’s needs.
  • Assist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
  • Work as a team with administrators and teachers in support of students’ needs. 
  • Develop Curriculum and facilitate Life Skill Programs for At-Risk Students.
  • Plan and implement programs for parental support.
  • Develop and implement Behavior Intervention and Individualized Education Plans.
  • Develop and implement health programs for students.
  • Collaborating with external agencies to streamline services for students and their families.
  • Prioritize and respond to demands of the caseload promptly and efficiently.
  • Prepare Action Plans ahead of the start of each academic year.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents on all platforms
  • Detail-orientated
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to engage and diffuse crises
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and Collaborative skills

Minimum QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or equivalent.
  • At least two years experience in social work and/or delivery of community/social development programs

All applications should be submitted no later than Friday, July 21, 2023.

Please note that responses will be sent only to short-listed applicants.

Ref: Social Worker
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