SOCIAL WORK STUDENT ATTACHES x10 – Bantwana Zimbabwe

Job Summary

Bantwana Zimbabwe (BZ) is seeking qualified candidate(s) to fill in positions for a USAID-funded project to reduce the vulnerability of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) to HIV and GBV. BZ is a leader in the development of high quality, comprehensive OVC service delivery in high HIV prevalence districts in Zimbabwe. BZ brings a significant track record of excellence and innovation in improving access to and quality of integrated OVC care and support, with a particular focus on strengthening coordination and layering of care, protection, and support services across the HIV continuum of response, for vulnerable children and their caregivers at community, district, provincial and national levels.

Title: Social Work Student Attachés x 10

Purpose of the Position: Under the supervision of the Case Management Officer, the social work attachee main responsibility is rolling out of case management for orphans and vulnerable children and their caregivers in Zingane project in line with the National Case Management System and the MER 2.6 guidelines. The social work attachees will also support the day-to-day implementation of the project to achieve the project’s goal of improving “health, safety, education, and stability outcomes for orphans and vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth affected by HIV.” The students will also have the opportunity to engage directly and learn from the Organization’s staff and other duties assigned.

Duties And Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities:

• Assist in the rolling out of case management processes and services for orphans and vulnerable children and their families.
• Assist in the identification, assessment, planning, referring, and tracking of referrals and monitoring the delivery of services in a timely, context-sensitive, individualized, and family-centered manner to check on progress towards graduation.
• Assist in building the resiliency of families and children affected by HIV so that they can meet their health, economic, education, and social development needs.

• Ensure quality services are provided and minimum standards are maintained guided by the case management SOP.
• Ensure accurate records of all correspondence and activities are maintained, including individual case records, in accordance with the case management protocol.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications, Experience, and Core Competencies Required

• The applicant should be studying for a Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Social Work or should be a recent graduate with a Social Work degree/diploma.
• Previous working experience in OVC programming is a significant advantage.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate in the local and national languages.
• A team player.
• Must be a self-starter and innovative.