The Social Worker’s role will be to support and educate Mentor Parents, Ebenezer Academy, Children’s Services staff and general staff in the understanding of childhood development, trauma and appropriate caregiving techniques for at-risk children residing at Rancho Ebenezer
Essential/Key Responsibilities include:
● Provide recommendations to the Children's Services Manager regarding the placement of children
● Implement, update, monitor and report to the Children's Services Manager for individual treatment plans for children as assigned
● Maintain regular documentation on the children in both individual and group settings. Monitor progress and needs
● Attend monthly visitation, per requirements of the Honduras SENAF agency (equivalent to CPS), and keep record regarding the individual visits of each child.
● Carry out training and support strategies for staff and children through group meetings, seminars, workshops, etc.
● Provide crisis intervention as needed on a 24 hr. basis
● Monitor and document Children’s Home activity. Create corrective action plans in collaboration with the Children’s Services Manager as needed
● Maintain status as a full-time fundraising missionary
● Pursue personal spiritual growth
Required Skills/Abilities include:
● Be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ
● Bi-lingual, speaking both Spanish and English or willing to learn
● Understanding of confidentiality laws, rules and regulations
● Microsoft Office and Google experience is a plus
● Understanding of documentation processes and protocol
Education, Experience & Other:
● Be a U.S. citizen
● Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, child development, counseling, psychology or related field
● Experience in social work or childhood education
● Currently holding or able to obtain proper licensing (if applicable)