Jobs Afghanistan

Geriatric Social Worker (Trainee)

Job Title	Geriatric Social Worker (Trainee)
Employer	Finer Palate
Adress: Country	Afghanistan
Address: City	Rana
Work type	Flexible
Expected Salary	130562 AFN
Posting Date	Wed Jun 18 2025
End Date	Sun Jul 06 2025

Description:

We’re hiring a Social Worker to support individuals and families navigating complex challenges — ideal for someone who’s empathetic, resourceful, and committed to creating real impact through human connection. You’ll meet with parents, caregivers, and children to assess family dynamics, identify concerns, and create care plans tailored to household needs. You’ll help mediate communication challenges between family members and promote strategies for respectful, effective dialogue. You’ll support families facing divorce, custody issues, financial hardship, health crises, or emotional disconnection. You’ll document all interactions, progress notes, and service plans with accuracy and confidentiality in mind. You’ll assist families in navigating grief, stress, and medical decision-making with calm guidance and empathy. You’ll assist with home visits, school meetings, and community referrals as part of a whole-family support model. You’ll track progress over time and adjust intervention plans based on evolving needs and family feedback. You’ll provide emotional support during critical life transitions such as illness, loss, relocation, or recovery.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ensure all actions comply with ethical guidelines, agency policies, and legal standards.
• Facilitate support groups or workshops on topics like parenting, coping skills, or life transitions.
• Participate in training, supervision, and continuing education to stay informed on best practices.
• Respond with empathy and professionalism when handling sensitive or emotional situations.
• Document services thoroughly for reporting, auditing, or funding purposes.

Preferred:

• Understands trauma-informed care principles, cultural sensitivity, and inclusive communication practices.
• Comfortable facilitating support groups, educational sessions, or family meetings when needed.
• Familiar with coordinating with public agencies, NGOs, or case workers to ensure holistic support.
• Values empathy, accountability, and empowerment in every client interaction.
• Able to conduct client assessments, develop care plans, and connect individuals with appropriate resources and support services.

Benefits:

• Access to mental health resources — we support your mental well-being to help you be there for others.
• Competitive pay — your dedication and expertise are rewarded with a fair salary.
• A job that matters — you’ll leave work each day knowing you’ve helped someone improve their life.
• Your work makes a difference — you’re helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges.
• Supervision and support — you’re not alone in this role, and we provide guidance when you need it.

You’ll participate in street outreach routes, mobile clinics, and drop-in events to provide services where clients already are. You’ll help young people develop coping skills, build resilience, and set goals for school, home, and community life. You’ll document all sessions and outcomes clearly while protecting confidentiality and following reporting laws when necessary. You’ll follow professional codes of ethics, uphold client dignity, and practice cultural sensitivity in every interaction. You’ll be a steady source of calm during high-stress conversations, guiding families toward empathy and shared goals. You’ll receive weekly supervision, ongoing case training, and mentorship from senior clinicians or program leads. No formal experience required — just emotional resilience, adaptability, and the belief that every person deserves dignity and hope. No clinical license is required — just emotional maturity, excellent listening skills, and a passion for strengthening families. If you're ready to help households reconnect, stabilize, and grow together, we’re ready to welcome you to family social work.