Social Worker/Counsellor at Freedom Foundation

Posted on Tue 20th Mar, 2018 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Freedom Foundation is a faith based, non-profit organization, committed to addressing the ever-mounting and staggering challenges in our society by empowering individuals who are plagued by various categories of social and economic challenges.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Worker/Counsellor

Location: Lagos

Job Description

Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Collaborate with counsellors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources. Lead classes or community events
Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counselling services in community.
Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
Develop or advise on social policy or assist in community development.

Requirements

At least 3 years work experience in a similar role
B.Sc in Social Works, Masters is an added advantage
Good verbal communication skills
Professional yet friendly attitude
Able to work in a team
Ability to solve problem with minimal guidance.
Competence with Windows software applications (skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point)

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Motivation Letters to: [email protected]

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