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]