Child Protection Case Worker (CPCW)

War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto that works to accelerate peace and disrupt the cycle of violence by investing in and empowering local communities to build brighter futures through comprehensive, evidence-informed programs that foster resilience, self-reliance, and self-determination.

War Child Canada is globally recognized for our grassroots, community-driven model of humanitarian action that’s rooted in collaboration and entirely locally led. We have developed a solid track record of long-term, sustainable impact supporting children and families living in areas dominated by conflict and crises.

War Child’s flagship Afghanistan program advances social impact in the lives of vulnerable children, women, and their families through its humanitarian and development programming in Protection, Health, Education and Livelihood sectors in various provinces of Afghanistan.

Job Summary:

The Child Protection Case Worker will be responsible to identify, manage, and facilitate Child Protection case management within the targeted communities. The CPCW will be responsible for building capacity of the Community Mobilizers/Social Workers and CFS facilitators to help the CPCW in identification of cases and support the case management process. The CPCW will be mainly responsible for providing case management services consisting of Identification, assessment, planning, implantation, follow-up, and case closure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Child Protection Case Worker is responsible for the following:

 I.        Case Identification and Management

·       Identify and register vulnerable children who are in need protection, including those requiring referral to specialized services.

·       Manage individual cases using case established procedures and tools for intake, assessments, counseling, case planning, referrals, and follow-up.

·       Ensure case management aligns with the Case Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and child protection best practices.

·       Keep complete, current, and confidential case records in line with child safeguarding policies.

        I I .      Psychosocial Support and Counseling

·       Identify and refer children and families who need counseling and psychosocial support for addressing specific protection concerns.

·       Facilitate access to mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) through direct services or referrals.

       III.    Community Engagement and Awareness

·       Lead awareness sessions for community members, elders, and children on child protection, rights, and safeguarding.

·       Engage community leaders in project activities and in creating a protective environment for children.

·       Build early relationships with community leaders and brief them on the project’s child protection objectives.

       IV.     Coordination and Referrals

·       Coordinate with service providers, CPAN, D-CPAN, MoLSA, and other stakeholders so children can access specialized services.

·       Work with Community Mobilizers, PSS Counselors, and Child-Friendly Space (CFS) Facilitators to establish and operate CFSs effectively.

        V.       Monitoring and Reporting

·       Update case action plans regularly to maintain accountability and alignment with project goals.

·       Gather and analyze case information through interviews with children, families, and key stakeholders.

·       Provide timely input to the Program Quality Assurance & Learning (PQAL) team and submit accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to the Provincial Coordinator.

      VI.    Project Implementation Support and Compliance

·       Help support and implementation work plans for community mobilization activities.

·       Represent the organization in relevant meetings and advocate for child protection needs.

·       Comply with all child safeguarding requirements, including the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy.

       VII.  Other Duties

·       Identify ways to strengthen support for vulnerable children and their families.

·       Support the identification and selection of households for community development activities in target areas.

·       Complete other duties assigned by the supervisor that align with the project’s scope and objectives.

Qualification:

·       Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Social Work, Law, or another relevant technical field

·       Master’s degree will be considered a plus point

Experience:

·       At least 4 Years of work experience, preferably with NGOs or INGOs in Child Protection Case Management, including direct work with local communities

·       Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable children and families, including conducting assessments, case identification, and providing referrals.

·       Previous experience in community engagement, awareness campaigns, and mobilization activities.

·       Experience working in coordination with government bodies (e.g., CPAN, MoLSA), local authorities, and humanitarian organizations is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

·       Good Communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing

·       Good knowledge of community development, especially working with children, women and families

·       Excellent problem-solving and presentation skills

·       Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

·       Culturally sensitive and respect for local norms

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of the cases

·       Willingness to travel and stay in remote areas and inhospitable environments 

Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

War Child Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified Afghan women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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