Job Summary
GBV Caseworker will work under the guidance and direct supervision of the Case Management Officer.
He/she will be responsible for providing quality GBV case management services to the GBV survivors by following the interagency GBV case management guidelines.
He/She will also be responsible to uphold the GBV guiding principles and the survivor-centered approach in case management.
He/She will ensure at all times survivor-centered approach throughout all activities and safe spaces are provided; this includes ensuring confidentiality of survivors, and respect for their wishes and decisions.
Major Responsibilities
Provide day to day PSS activities, based on feedback from women and girls. This includes, but is not limited to:
Provide age-appropriate GBV case management, including: assessment of women and adolescent girl’s needs; provide emotional support, basic, crisis counseling (and in some contexts further individual counseling); safety strategizing and risk assessing; development of action plans; support in pursuing services and support; safe, confidential and appropriate referrals in-line with the formal GBV referral pathways; providing discretionary assistance (such as transportation, dignity kit items, urgent medical cost) if in-line with internal protocols and eligibility criteria to meet most urgent needs.
Support to conduct psychosocial/ group support activities with women and adolescent girls to meet the emotional needs of survivors, build support networks among women/girls, and promote social integration of survivors and other diverse women.
Ensure proper documentation and confidential submission of reported GBV incidences through utilization of GBVIMS case intake, action, follow up and other case management forms appropriately.
Maintain detailed and confidential case files, ensuring they are carefully and safely stored in-line with the Case Management Protocol, data protection protocols, and safety and ethical standards on GBV information management.
Follow GBV guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, and safety/security and non- discrimination while providing services to women and girls.
Monitor how the GBV referral pathway is working through making direct follow ups with other organizations that are providing services to survivors.
Complete monthly activity reports, according to guidance provided by the Case Management Officer.
Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders for effective case management.
Any other task assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s Degree (Social Sciences; Psychology, Community Health, International Relations, Law, Community Development or relevant Social Sciences.
At least 2 years of experience in GBV programming, preferably in humanitarian contexts.
Demonstrated experience in providing GBVcase management.
Understanding of case management forms.
Clear understanding of and interest in the well-being of women and girls, and supporting their healing after the experience of violence.
Understanding of the impact and dynamics of men’s violence against women and girls, and a strong interest in working on women and girls’ protection and empowerment.
Ability to discuss sensitive issues with respect and empathy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times.
Good working knowledge of English language; grip in local language is a must.
Works well in and promotes teamwork, flexible, able to handle pressure well, andstrong communication skills.
Be flexible; be able to work in a team, sometimes under pressure and often in an unstable security environment.
Ability to react to emergency situation and trouble-shoot crisis situation as needed.
Knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.
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