Polyvalent Social Worker
About the organisation:
TARA is an NGO offering a residential service with an emphasis on education for street children and abandoned children. We run 4 homes: TARA Boys (6-18 years old boys), TARA Girls (6-18 years old girls), TARA Tots (2-10 years old children) and TARA Big Birds (after care program for young adults). In our homes, we ensure quality education, security, complete health care and a real opportunity to carve a bright future. Our homes are not institutions! They are meant to host no more than 20 children, to ensure a violence-free, family-like environment.
Prime Responsabilities:
The Polyvalent Social Worker is responsible for the daily welfare and wellbeing of the children, making sure they are safe, well taken care of, that their emotional and physical needs are met. This is done through the effective supervision of subordinates.
The polyvalent social worker works in all the homes, as per the needs. He/she supports the teams of the homes in case of work overload or vacancy. He/she notably replaces the Child Welfare Officers while they are on leave or the posts are vacant. Thus the PSW should be able to perform the below mentioned duties:
Operations
Implement the Operational Plans after discussion with PM (Program Managers)
Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the homes
Conduct one to one meetings with direct reports Maintain the proper documentation of all case files and CWC requirements
Deal with CWC and court matters
Ensure that Child Protection Policy and TARA Code of Conduct are implemented fully at all times
Ensure that every child is aware of the House Rules and Disciplinary Action Procedure and its consequences
Implement the House Rules and Disciplinary Action Procedure consistently
Ensure that each child has positive personal hygiene
Ensure that each child washes hands after each visit to the bathroom and before meals
Have sufficient personal hygiene products and to replace as required
Ensure that all staff and children practice the TARA Values and corrects any lapse immediately
Conduct or arrange training on Childs Rights or JJ Act
Be able and confident to administer first aid
Ensure that the TARA Homes schedule is adhered to
Attend operational staff meetings
Listen and respond with empathy during interaction with the children
Be consistent during interactions with the children
Observe the children and act if additional support is required
Inform the Program Manager of any ongoing concerns
Ensure that subordinates continually monitor the activities of the children to ensure their safety and wellbeing
Ensure that there is always one responsible adult in the project at all times
Report any faults with the premises to the AM and ensure that action is taken
Conduct spot checks to ensure compliance with Operating Guidelines and CPP
Leadership
Provide leadership to operational staff
Lead by example and be a role model for staff and children
Nurture a family like environment in the homes
To be available and approachable to the children and staff at all times
To foster effective team work between TARA Associates
Human ressources
Follow human resources policies, procedures and practices
Ensure a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
Assist the PM to recruit, interview and select operational staff that have the right technical and personal abilities
Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance
Discipline staff when necessary using appropriate techniques and release staff when necessary using appropriate and legal procedures
Review training effectiveness within 2 weeks of completion of training
Complete Performance Reviews as per schedule set by PM
Assist PM to ensure that employee information is raised, distributed and signed as per schedule.
Training
To implement the training plan with the assistance of the managers
To review training effectiveness at each OSM
Financial
Ensure that accounting procedures are followed
Outside agencies
Represent TARA to other NGO’s and agencies at the request of the PM
Foster positive neighbourhood relations
Attend court, CWC and DWCD
Risk management
Identify and evaluate the risks to homes associates, property, finances, goodwill, and image
Implement measures to control risks with the approval of PM
Location:
South Delhi
Salary:
Undisclosed
Leaves:
5 weeks a year
Procedure to apply for the job:
Send your CV to hasina@taraindia.org along with a letter answers to the following questions:
Why is TARA different than other children homes? What are your qualities to fit in this position?