Employment and Welfare Worker (E&W)
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Employment and Welfare Worker
Job Description
TITLE: Employment and Welfare Worker (E&W)
MAIN PURPOSE: To manage the Sisters Apprenticeship and Pathway to Employment program
RESPONSIBLE TO: Business Manager, Sisters Business and Program.
CONTRACT: 6 month part time. Contract renewable (with 3 month probation period).
SALARY: 22,250 NRs per annum pro rata (10% increase after probation period)
Sisters Business and Program began due to the initial awareness and then documented research of the struggle for young Nepalese women to gain meaningful employment. Because of this, many young women are vulnerable to trafficking.
Sisters Business was seen a sustainable avenue to provide young women who were vulnerable to trafficking with training and life-skills development. This in turn will increase their employability.
The Sisters Program includes both the apprenticeship at the business and the transition to work support. The apprenticeship provides a place for Nepalese young women to be trained as a waitress, beautician or chef. Each year ten apprentices will be trained through Sisters.
The transition to work support enables the apprentices to gain employment in a secure, safe & fair working situation. This may include recruitment as an employee with an existing employer or assistance to start an independent business and be self-employed.
The Employment and Welfare Worker will be responsible for managing the Sisters Apprenticeship and Pathway to Employment Program . The program includes supporting young women vulnerable to trafficking during their apprenticeship and supports the apprentices into long-term safe and fair employment in Kathmandu (transition to work).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The E&W worker will be responsible for:
- Development of Apprenticeship and Pathway to Employment Programs including comprehensive manual.
- Liaising with Anti-Human Trafficking recovery shelters and services for referrals
- Intake management of referrals for the Sisters Program
Planning a Pathway to Employment Program:
- Pre-Placement Support
Support apprentice in preparation for apprenticeship program
- Apprenticeship Support
Provide employment skills sessions
Respond to welfare concerns with referrals
Refer to other specialist support organisations for welfare support
Provide life-skills training
Provide basic English training
- Transition to Work
Job Interview preparation
- Support apprentices into long-term employment with Partner Employers, into private business or further vocational training/study.
- Provide follow up support for one year post employment (1 x visit, 2 x phone call)
- Maintain Apprentice Pathway to Employment Case report and Progress.
- Safe Migration planning and checks if an apprentice chooses to accept an international job.
- Advocating where possible for safe and fair employment conditions for women
- Promoting position of women in the workforce
- In addition, working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices.
Qualifications and Essential Criteria
- Commitment to social justice and the mission
- Bachelors degree in Human Service, Social Work, Education or related field.
- At least 3 years experience in Social Work or related field, case management experience desirable.
- Strong networking and relationship building skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrated leadership and vision in supporting young women into employment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
- Excels at operating in an fast pace, community environment
Interested Candidates are requested to send their updated CV or drop the CV directly on the following address before 6th Feb 2017.
SISTERS CAFE & BEAUTY
www.sisterskathmandu.com
Didi- Bahini Marga Sanepa - 2, Lalitpur
Contact No.: +977-1-5526245, 9803051844
Email: sisterskathmandu@gmail.com
Overview
Category | Social Science |
Openings | 1 |
Experience | 3+ years |
Education | Please check vacancy details |
Posted Date | 16 Jan, 2017 |
Apply Before | 06 Feb, 2017 |
City | Lalitpur |