About Us:
Hope for the Island is a charitable, religious nonprofit organization that has been serving the community of Siargao Island since 2000. We have a new temporary home for girls- Kalinga House, that provides care and shelter for up to 10 school-aged children who may have experienced complex trauma.
We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join our team and help us comply with the necessary programs and documentation to ensure each child in Kalinga House receives the support they need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with trauma therapists and counselors to create and maintain individualized care plans for each child.
- Prepare weekly reports and updates on each child’s progress in collaboration with the care team.
- Ensure all necessary documentation is up to date and compliant with organizational goals and regulatory standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to monitor the children’s overall well-being and progress.
- Assist with day-to-day needs, providing emotional and social support to the children.
- Maintain accurate records using software tools (Excel, Word, etc.).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or related field (Registered Social Worker preferred).
- Experience working with children, especially those with trauma backgrounds, is an advantage.
- Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, counselors and key contributors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and comfortable with documentation software.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Willing to work with in a Christian faith based environment.
- Live in the newly build home
- A heart for kids
Compensation:
PHP 20,000 - PHP 25,000 per month, depending on experience.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and want to be part of a meaningful mission, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] , with the subject line “ Social Worker Application.”
We look forward to welcoming someone who shares our heart for service and dedication to the children at Kalinga House!
Hope for the Island
Siargao Island, Philippines
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: Php15,000.00 - Php25,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Company events
- Paid training
- Staff meals provided
Application Question(s):
- We are a Christian faith based community. Would you be open to work in an environment that prays and reads the Bible as part of their daily walk as believers
Language:
- Suriganon/Visaya (Preferred)
- Visaya (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Social worker liscense (Required)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 09/15/2025
