Field Social Worker

Posted By: Samarpana

Chennai

Not Specified

Program Implementation

Disability

Job Description

Field Social Worker will be the front face of the project in the field. 100% flexibility to travel is what this role requires. The field social worker will be working under Program manager for successful implementation of the establishment of community outreach and wellness centre for persons with intellectual disability and their families.


Responsibilities and Duties

Field Research & Program Planning


• The Field Social Worker would be directly involved in conducting field research and contributing the Program information for strategic plans of an organization. The field coordinator takes a very research-based approach to advise Program managers and stakeholders on where to focus – identifying communities/slums with children and adults with intellectual disability, needs, and key stakeholders and mapping out the best role that the organization can play in the existing Eco-system.

• Organize & implement field base activities under Two broad thematic areas, 1. Establishing the Community outreach and wellness centre 2. Promote support groups for primary care givers of persons with IDD.

Ability to understand and identify the needs in the community for families of persons with IDD.

• Strong skills in writing detailed reports and program plans.

• Liaise with Accountant for a financial review

• Developing plans to understand the needs of the community and relevant

interventions

• Conduct on-site surveys and review of program implementation

• Communicate program status to superiors on a weekly basis

• Meeting deadlines and managing time effectively to ensure outcomes are met.

• Capacity building of partnership in long-term relationships.

• Provide presentations and attend meetings with NGOs to showcase and outline programs and activities carried out.

• Identification and implementation of relevant Monitoring and evaluation tools and framework.

• Analyze information collected in monitoring evaluation and reporting to identify possible areas for improvement and program alteration along with program manager.

• To undertake any other reasonable duties as and when required dependent on the needs of the organization.


Required Experience and Qualifications


• Minimum qualification: Bachelor's/Master’s degree in social work.

• Language requirement: Fluency in Tamil and English is a must.

• A dynamic individual with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Mental health/Community development sector.

• Extensive Knowledge of the various social issues.

• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders such as NGOs, local authorities etc

• A professional, outcome-oriented person who oversees all relevant details.

• Good people skills and strong professional presentation.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Willingness to travel extensively around Chennai.

• Ability to multitask on deadlines.


Application process: To apply for this position, send your CV along with covering letter describing your suitability for the role to samarpana@yahoo.com with subject line "Field Social Worker (Outreach)".


Deadline for the application: 15th May 2022


Note: Short listed candidates will be called for an interview.


Eligibility Criteria

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Desired Candidate Profile

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Organization Details

  • Organization Name:Samarpana
  • About Organization:Samarpana, a dedication to the enrichment of every soul, the giver and the receiver alike. Our vision is woven around the nurturing of the mentally challenged, spastic as well as the elderly and underprivileged. We aim to cause an impact in their lives, immensely phenomenal and optimally impactful.

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