Social Worker (Dhaka, Jamalpur)
Posting Date: 15 July 2024
No. of Vacancies: 04
Specific responsibilities:
The persons (2 in Dhaka and 2 in Jamalpur) will be hired as full-time (100%) employees for the entire length of project and will be responsible to provide support for the shelter and non-institutional children in the safe shelter.
The Social workers will be particularly responsible for connecting with families of victim/at-risk children. The objective of this activity is to develop strong links with parents. Social Workers will assess the situation of the
parents and make recommendation for provision referrals. This will encourage families to stop sending their children to the streets to work and instead look at options for mainstreaming their children through referrals to government/NGOs.
The persons will also assist the Manager in arranging meetings with DSS, CTCs, CWDs, CBCPCs, Mother’s, Community and Children’s Groups. He/she will also be responsible for referrals of children, community mobilizations, support to youth
victims and reintegration/follow-ups, vocational training, children’s centre-based activities etc. As per roster the Social Workers will also reside in the shelters during the night to ensure safety and security of the children.
Educaional Qualification: Minimum Masters in Social Science (Psichology or any other relevant subject)
Job Experience: Minimum 03 year(s)
Additional Requirements:
01. Age 25 to 40 year(s)
02. A mature outlook and deep commitment towards working with the NGOs;
03. Must be fluent in Bangla and Computer literacy skills. English will be added an advantages.
04. Experience of working with disadvantaged & traumatized children independently with skilled teams.
05. Experience of advocacy with government, networking and mobilization of local communities, local government/elected representatives, service providers and institutions.
06. Good team building skills.
07. Disseminate training to external stakeholders.
Job Location: Dhaka, Jamalpur
Duration: 17 Months
Salary: 20,500 BDT
Other Benefits: Festival bonus: 2 equivalent of 1 month gross salary
Application Deadline: 21 July 2024 before 05:00 PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any persuasion or lobby will be treated as disqualification for an applicant.
01. Signed application
02. Curriculum vitae (CV) with copy of recent passport sized photograph and two (02) References.
03. Copies of educational certificates.
04. Copies of certificates from previous employers.
05. CLEAR copy of NID or Smart Card.
Apply Instruction
All applications along with the above mentioned documents can be sent by post/local courier to the following address: The Human Resource Department, Aparajeyo-Bangladesh, Sornali Silver Garden (2nd Floor), 41-45 Rupnagar Extension, Baishteki, Mirpur-13, Dhaka – 1216. Please mention the position you are applying for on the top of the envelope.
Organization Information
Silver Garden, Plot: 41 - 45, Rupnagar Extension, Bishtaki, Mirpur-13, Dhaka-1216. Web: www.aparajeyo.org