Freedom Foundation Recruitment for Residential Support Officer / Chaplain

Company Description:

Freedom Foundation is an NGO working to rehabilitate, educate and empower persons who abuse drugs or who have been victims of sexual abuse/violence or trafficked.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Residential Support Officer / Chaplain

Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise other developmental and support activities carried out to aid clients’ recovery.
• Oversee pastoral support team staff and crisis officers
• Ensures the smooth day to day implementation of program activities
• Provide regular reporting to the concerned authority as required.
• The Residential Support Officer is directly responsible to the Program Manager for the day to day operation of the program.
• Provide a supportive and encouraging environment for HOR clients
• Encourage clients to take responsibility for their current situation and to make good choices for the future.
• Be a positive role model and help clients to abide by the house requirements.
• Ensure that the basic housekeeping functions are carried out.

Qualifications

• Must be a Christian/leader with active participation in a local church (reference checks will be carried out).
• A certification or training in pastoral care or Bible school would be an advantage.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Health or Social Sciences. In lieu of this, extensive experience in a similar role will be considered.
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in mental health setting providing mentorship and pastoral care will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@freedomfoundationng.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.