Social Worker (Cayman Islands) - Children and Family Services

Agency: Children and Family Services
Reference: VDCFS001/20
Salary: CI$54,504 - CI$73,296

Ministry of Community Affairs

The Ministry is seeking to fill the following vacancy:

SOCIAL WORKER

Department of Children and Family Services

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be to identify the nature, cause and progression of socially-related problems of individuals and groups, and plan, monitor and review assigned cases to ensure that progress is being made as per the case plan.

Principal Accountabilities

Principal accountabilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Assess and identify the nature, cause and progression of social related problems of individuals and groups to improve their quality of life, enhance community awareness and make recommendations for, and implement changes;
• Manage an assigned case load by planning, monitoring and reviewing assigned cases per the case plan, to ensure progress is being made whilst maintaining accurate and timely documentation;
• Intervene in families during times of crises to achieve positive change;
• Interview and document information on clients to ensure appropriate recommendations are made regarding the best interest of clients; and
• Collect and document information to prepare reports that will assist the Courts and other agencies in their decision making processes.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

The successful applicant is required to possess a minimum of the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a minimum of three (3) years’ practical social work experience. Exceptions are made for the Caymanian university graduate at the entry level, with some practical experience in a social work setting;
• Knowledge of professional social work theories and related practices;
• Knowledge of social work values and principles in practice including the client’s right to self-determination, confidentiality and respect for the client’s dignity;
• Knowledge of social work skills, including strategic planning and engaging clients in constructive discussions, whilst establishing and sustaining positive relationships embedded in trust and cooperation;
• Sensitivity and or/appreciation for the Caymanian culture and other relevant cultures and knowledge of local legislation and the Government Administrative process; and
• Strong counselling, assessment and case management skills are vital

The successful applicant must have their own vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

PLEASE SUBMIT COVER LETTER, APPLICATION FORM AND RESUME TO:

Human Resources Manager, Ministry of Community Affairs

Email: resourcing.mincays@gov.ky

Application Deadline: 20th March, 2020.

Benefits will be determined in accordance with the Public Service Management Law, Personnel Regulations, the Public Service Pensions Law and the CINICO Health Plan as may be amended from time to time. Pension and health benefits are non-contributory.

APPLICATION FORMS

• Form [PDF]
• Form [Word]
• Guidance Notes [PDF

Clerical Assistant, Social Worker, etc (Manchester, Jamaica) - Church Teachers' College

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Special Education Teacher

Minimum Requirements:

• Earned Bachelor's degree in specialized area
• Masters degree in Special Education an asset
• Three (3) years experience in related field

Social Worker

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Minimum of three (3 years experience in a school setting
• Teacher Education diploma an asset

Clerical Assistant

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) CSEC/GCE subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language, Mathematics and Office Administration
• Secretarial diploma an asset
• Two (2) years experience in the secretarial field
• Experience in an educational institution an asset

Please submit application letter and resume by November 15, 2018 to:

The Chairman

c/o The Personnel Manager

Church Teachers' College: Mandeville

Manchester.

Email:  hr@ctc.edu.jm

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Social Worker (Turks & Caicos Islands) - Min. of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication

Ministry of Home Affairs, Transportation and Communication

JOB SUMMARY

To provide professional social work services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.  This is a specialized professional position, which has departmental wide responsibility for the elderly, orphans, juveniles, probationers and parolees. The Social Worker is responsible for counselling clients and their families, interviewing and assessing foster families and collaborating with other departments and organizations to ensure that the needs of disadvantaged persons in the communities are met.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Counsel clients and their families (individual, group and family)
• Assess the needs of clients and their families for recommendations and implement changes (e.g. foster families, adoption, probations, parole, etc)
• Case Manage assigned cases – plan, monitor and review assigned cases to ensure that progress is being made while keeping accurate and timely records
• Crisis Intervention of reported cases of abuse and need to achieve positive change
• Investigate cases of abuse and of needs of disadvantaged persons in the community and to implement practical intervention
• Write reports – collect and document information in order to prepare reports which will assist the Court and other agencies in their decision making process, e.g. Court matters such as child care and protection matters, Social Inquiry Reports on juvenile offenders, community service evaluations etc. Other reports such as Home Study Reports for prospective adoption and requested overseas reports etc.
• Advocate/collaborate with other departments and organizations to ensure that needs of clients and their families are met and to enable them to access and utilize systems and/or services available in the local community
• Community Work – assist in identifying community needs so that appropriate resources can be developed and conducting seminars with the school and other agencies to promote social awareness
• Prepare monthly statistical reports
• Assist with the formulation of policies
• Make referrals and giving assistance to mental health patients
• Make recommendations and compiling applications for welfare recipients
• Provide welfare grants in emergency or disaster situations
• Visit prison to counsel and meet with prisoners
• Supervise and monitor persons on probation
• Work with the disaster committee and the Red Cross to prepare for the hurricane season
• Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations
• Perform any other related duties as directed by the Director and Senior Social Worker

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work/related field or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience

SALARY:- GRADE 6 $33,415.00 per annum plus Allowances

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page, National Turks & Caicos Islander Status Card (where applicable). 

Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate. Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. 

Applications can be hand delivered, Faxed to 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment@gov.tc. Hand delivered and fax applications must have clearly marked on the envelope/fax cover sheet the Job Title of position being applied for. On emailed applications the subject line must reference the Job Reference Number (CFB5-16) and the Job Title.

Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.

Applications without supporting documents will not be processed.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19th October, 2018