Case Worker at Centre for Social Cohesion Peace and Empowerment (CENSCOPE)

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
1 hour ago

Additional Details

Job ID
147780
Job Views
26

Job Description






Location: KAGA



Job Purpose



The Caseworker is responsible for providing direct support to vulnerable population through structured case management services, ensuring their needs are assessed, addressed, and followed up in a safe, confidential, and ethical manner.



Key Responsibilities



Case Identification and Intake




  • Identify and register eligible beneficiaries/cases.

  • Conduct intake interviews and initial assessments.

  • Obtain informed consent before proceeding with services.



Case Management




  • Develop and implement individual case plans.

  • Provide regular follow-up and support to beneficiaries.

  • Ensure timely case documentation and updates.

  • Close cases appropriately when objectives are met.



Referrals and Coordination




  • Refer clients to relevant service providers (health, legal, psychosocial, livelihood support)

  • Maintain and utilize referral pathways

  • Follow up on referrals to ensure services are received



Protection and Safeguarding




  • Ensure adherence to protection principles (confidentiality, do no harm, best interest)

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of case information

  • Identify and report protection concerns and risks



Documentation and Reporting




  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records

  • Use approved case management tools and databases

  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports



Community Engagement




  • Conduct awareness sessions on available services

  • Support community outreach and mobilization

  • Build trust with communities and stakeholders



Coordination and Teamwork




  • Work closely with supervisors and program teams

  • Participate in case conferences and review meetings

  • Collaborate with partners and service providers



Qualifications and Experience




  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

  • Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in case management or protection programming

  • Experience working with vulnerable populations



Key Skills and Competencies




  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

  • Good documentation and reporting skills

  • Empathy, patience, and problem-solving ability

  • Ability to work under pressure and in field settings



IMPORTANT NOTE




  • CENSCOPE operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourages inclusion and diversity, 

  • CENSCOPE has zero tolerance for Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment

  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the organization reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply

  • CENSCOPE does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.



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