Social Worker (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Christel House

Job Responsibility

• Assist with the recruitment of new students.
• Conduct initial, eligibility, and annual review for students.
• Assist with planning and implementing orientation programs designed to help students adjust to new experiences within the school environment.
• Conduct monthly home visits.
• Oversees student welfare and keeps relevant related records.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents to collaborate on their child/ward’s needs.
• Assist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
• Work as a team with administrators and teachers in support of students’ needs.
• Develop Curriculum and facilitate Life Skill Programs for At-Risk Students.
• Plan and implement programs for parental support.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention and Individualized Education Plans.
• Develop and implement health programs for students.
• Collaborating with external agencies to streamline services for students and their families.
• Prioritize and respond to demands of the caseload promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare Action Plans ahead of the start of each academic year.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents on all platforms
• Detail-orientated
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to engage and diffuse crises
• Adaptability, flexibility, and Collaborative skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or equivalent.
• At least two years experience in social work and/or delivery of community/social development programs

All applications should be submitted no later than Friday, July 21, 2023 to  hr@jamaica.christelhouse.org 

Please note that responses will be sent only to short-listed applicants.