Organization: CAUSE Canada Sierra Leone Partnership
Project: Community Empowerment for Women, Girls and Persons with Disabilities
Location: Tonkoili or Koinadugu District
Reports to: Program Manager
Employment type: Dec 1 2026 to March 31 2027 with possibility of extension for the duration of the project
Project period: October 2026 to September 2029
The Social Worker will support the safety, dignity, inclusion, and participation of women, girls, and other persons with disabilities in targeted rural communities. The role will provide participant-centred case support, conduct household and community outreach, and work with project staff, Champions, families, and local service providers to address protection and social inclusion barriers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and assess the social, protection, and inclusion needs of project participants using accessible, confidential, and respectful methods.
- Develop and follow up individual or household support plans in collaboration with participants and, where appropriate, their families.
- Provide basic psychosocial support and practical guidance within the limits of the role.
- Identify safeguarding concerns, including risks of sexual and gender-based violence, exploitation, abuse, neglect, and discrimination.
- Support women with disabilities serving as Champions and help them facilitate safe household and community engagement.
- Promote disability inclusion, gender equality, informed participation, and accessible communication in all activities.
- Maintain accurate and secure case records while protecting personal information.
- Contribute to monitoring, reporting, service mapping, risk reviews, and project learning.
- Coordinate with community leaders, Disabled Persons Organizations, government services, and other relevant actors.
- Immediately report safeguarding concerns through approved organizational procedures
- Develop and follow up individual or household support plans in collaboration with participants and, where appropriate, their families.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in Social Work
- At least 2 years of experience in community-based social work, case support, psychosocial support, or protection services, preferably in rural communities.
- Experience working with women, girls, and persons with disabilities, with a strong commitment to disability inclusion and gender equality.
- Ability to develop participant-centred support plans, maintain secure case records, and prepare clear reports.
- Ability to work collaboratively with project staff, community Champions, families, service providers, and Disabled Persons Organizations.
- Relevant computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and KoboToolbox (KOBO)
- Knowledge of local languages and community contexts relevant to the project is an asset.
Desired: Ability to ride a motorcycle