Christian Women for Excellence and Empowerment in the Nigerian Society (CWEENS) is a Non-Governmental network of women dedicated to the empowerment of women of and girls in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: House Parent
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Under the supervision of the Programs Manager, the Shelter House Parent is a full time and professional position, working during nights, weekends, and holidays. Primary responsibilities include supervising the CWEENS FCT Shelter for at-risk Gender Based Violence survivors and ensuring their basic needs are met.
- The Shelter House Parent’s responsibilities also include supporting the case management team by completing various job functios, including completing intakes, transcribing client case notes and intakes, data entry, and providing a safe environment for the women accessing shelter services.
Responsibilities
- Supervise Gender Based Violence survivors accessing temporary shelter by ensuring that their basic needs are met (i.e., food, hygiene, clothing, emotional support, etc.).
- Complete initial intake procedures for women who are accessing the shelter for the first time.
- Remain at the emergency shelter to provide continuous supervision of GBV survivors until the shift transitions to a case management staff or another house parent.
- Complete data entry into specified client databases; compile and transcribe (type) completed case notes for data entry; ensure accuracy of all data entry inputted.
- Ensure the safety of the emergency shelter properties and survivors by following agency procedures on security measures.
- Maintain clear, clean, and organized case files, logs, documents, reports, and all agency related and confidential materials as assigned to the Shelter House Parent role.
- Assist CWEENS case management team with various office and clerical tasks as assigned.
- Enter, compile, and/or organize data to be input into various reports.
- Maintain, organize, and complete routine cleaning of the Shelter to ensure a clean, safe, and healthy space for the survivors accessing emergency shelter.
- With assistance and guidance from the case management team, assist various clients with navigating standard form applications such as health cards by sitting with clients as they complete these processes.
- Provide basic skills training that focuses on education, personal hygiene and wellness, positive coping skills, time management, healthy lifestyle choices, physical health, self-care, cooking, cleaning, and emotional well- being.
- With guidance from the case management team, assist clients in completing tasks for their case plan/exit plan related to educational and employment goals. Some tasks may include assisting clients with their school work, tutoring, submitting employment applications, creating resumes, and more.
- Participate in continued education and training on topics related to working with Gender Based Violence survivors.
- Participate in regular meetings with case management team and project staff to ensure quality of shelter services offered to the most vulnerable population.
- Maintain clear and transparent communication between all case management staff, GBV Responders, and project staff by utilizing communication platforms such as emails and WhatsApp.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be a female passionate about supporting the recovery of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to complete data entry accurately into various systems and reports.
- Knowledge of confidentiality laws and ability to adhere to them.
- Able to maintain a high level of professional and ethical standards.
- Must be willing to live in and oversee the day to day activities of the shelter.
- Experience working with survivors of Gender Based Violence in a similar role is an added advantage.
- Must be resident in FCT, Abuja.
Education & Experience
- A minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) required, with strong interest in non-profit, social work, or human service field.
- Education or previous work experience related to emergency shelter and crisis intervention preferred.
- Knowledge/experience working with or in a Gender Based Violence shelter setting.
- Knowledge/experience working with the general public (customer service oriented).
- Experience working in non-profit or non-governmental organization settings preferred, but not required.
- Experience working with Gender Based Violence survivors, victims of crime/human trafficking/domestic violence is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of Office Suite programs (Word, Excel), internet, and web based email, as well as software and technology typically found in the work place.
Application Closing Date
15th February, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.
Note
- Only individuals who have a high expectation of themselves and are driven to work above and beyond are welcome to apply. Delivery of professional and excellent services must be at your core.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
