Community Development and Social Work Officer

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL WORK OFFICER Ubuntu Life Foundation Location: Maaimahiu Reports To: Head of Community Development About The Role Ubuntu Life Foundation is seeking a compassionate and skilled Community Development and Social Work Officer to serve as a vital link between our organization and the communities we support. In this role, you'll deliver comprehensive social support, drive community empowerment initiatives, and champion inclusive development programs that create lasting positive change for children, families, and vulnerable community members. Your Impact You will support clients through personalized case management, conduct meaningful home visits and assessments, and design community-led projects that strengthen family resilience and promote social inclusion. Working from our Maaimahiu office, you'll coordinate health awareness campaigns, facilitate economic empowerment activities, and ensure families access critical resources and services that transform their lives. Your Responsibilities CLIENT SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT Identify and assess children, families, and community members requiring social and economic support. Create individualized intervention plans tailored to each client's unique circumstances and needs. Conduct regular follow-ups to track progress and document outcomes. Maintain comprehensive case files, home visit reports, and support recommendations. HOME VISITS AND COMMUNITY ASSESSMENTS Execute home background checks and follow-up visits for school, therapy, and specialized care clients. Evaluate socioeconomic conditions and living situations to inform targeted interventions. Facilitate client referrals to Ubuntu Life services and monitor their progress and community integration. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES Map community needs and design livelihood improvement projects for parents and caregivers. Facilitate capacity-building workshops, economic empowerment programs, and community group meetings. Establish collaborative partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to strengthen development outcomes. HEALTH AND SOCIAL OUTREACH Deliver health education sessions and awareness campaigns addressing disability inclusion, therapeutic services, epilepsy management, and child welfare. Support clinic and therapy outreach programs and conduct community-based case identification. Coordinate closely with clinical, therapy, and education teams to ensure seamless follow-up care. ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CONNECTION Champion the rights and dignity of children with disabilities and their families throughout the community. Connect families with social support programs including NHIF, NCPWD registration, and other essential resources. Engage with local authorities and NGOs to expand support networks for children with special needs. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING Track intervention outcomes and measure the impact of community projects. Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports highlighting results, challenges, and lessons learned. Document success stories and case studies that demonstrate community impact and organizational accountability. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Provide emotional and practical support to parents and caregivers navigating special needs parenting challenges. Actively participate in team meetings, professional development trainings, and cross-functional collaborations. Complete additional assignments as directed by your supervisor. What We're Looking For REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Social Work and Community Development, Sociology, or a closely related field. Minimum two years of professional experience in community engagement, social work, or comparable positions. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and organizational abilities. Fluency in English and Kiswahili (proficiency in local languages is highly valued). PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Demonstrated experience working with children with special needs or implementing disability inclusion programs. How To Apply If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about community transformation, submit your application to hr_foundation@ubuntu.life