Description

The Case Worker to be based in Gas Hospital Galkacyo south, will provide psychosocial support, basic case management support to survivors of gender-based violence through individual counseling follow up support, referrals and dissemination of information on available GBV services to encourage access to services. She/he will administratively report to GAS Hospital manager and will technically report and collaborate with the WPE Response Officer to overseeing provision of psychosocial /group support, skills building with local partner, information sessions and other recreational activities that promote social support networks and cohesion with women and girls at the women and girls centers/safe spaces.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Case Worker include but are not limited to the following

MAIN DUTIES

GBV Case Management

Provide direct support and care for adult and child survivors of gender-based violence, including counseling and basic case management in Gas Hospital. Case management services will include:
Assessment of needs of clients
Developing an action plan with clients
Implementing the plan with clients
Provide physical accompaniment to GBV survivors if requested to access medical and other services according to their wishes, choices and decisions
Conduct direct and regular follow up of GBV survivors through home visits and based on survivors wishes and consent
Case closure (if and when appropriate)
Ensure proper documentation of reported GBV incidences through utilization of GBVIMS case intake, action, follow up and other case management forms appropriately.
Follow GBV guiding principles of respect, confidentiality, and safety/security and non- discrimination while providing services to women and girls.
Monitor how the GBV referral pathway is working through making direct follow ups with other organizations that are providing services to survivors.