Social Worker

Freedom Foundation is a faith based non-profit, committed to addressing the ever-mounting and staggering challenges facing members of society living in absolute poverty. Our model includes Rehabilitation, Education, Empowerment, Research, and Awareness Promotion, and it actively partners with the government, other NGOs, civil society organizations and corporate institutions to ensure the delivery of human services at the greatest points of impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Social Worker

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Conducts interviews with individuals and families to assess and review their situation;
• Completes comprehensive evaluations to determine the needs of clients and family members especially identifying possible environmental Impediments that could complicate overall care. The social worker, in concert with the client, family and team, will determine and execute interventions to overcome any predetermined barriers.
• Undertaking and writing up assessments (with other professionals), which meet specified standards and timescales;
• Offering information and support;
• Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead the fullest lives possible;
• Recommending and sometimes making decisions about the best course of action for a particular person or family;
• Liaising with, and making referrals to, other agencies;
• Participating in multidisciplinary teams and meetings regarding, for example, child protection or mental health;
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action;
• Participating in training, supervision and team meetings