JOB DESCRIPTION
Case Worker - Project Coordinator
Position: Case Worker (Project Coordinator)
Organisation: Prerana
Location: Mumbai
About Prerana
Prerana is a civil society organisation established in 1986 to address intergenerational trafficking into the sex trade in Kamathipura, formerly Asia’s largest red-light district. Prerana is committed to ensuring optimum protection of children through a continuum of care approach that integrates child protection with anti-human trafficking interventions.
Since its inception, Prerana’s pioneering efforts have supported victims across the entire cycle from prevention to rehabilitation and repatriation. Over nearly four decades, the organisation has addressed critical issues including sex trafficking, gender-based violence, child sexual abuse, and child protection, while contributing to policy-level changes through sustained advocacy.
About the Program, Aagaaz
The child protection system, while aimed at safeguarding children’s rights and enabling access to care and protection, often faces challenges at the implementation and assessment stages.
Aagaaz focuses on rehabilitation of children who have been sexually assaulted by supporting them in navigating the child protection and criminal justice system. Currently, the project provides direct casework support to over 150 child survivors of sexual abuse to facilitate their rehabilitation and reintegration.
Besides this the program also works on building capacities of those stakeholders who are responsible for the rehabilitation of child victims of sexual violence. We also run a dedicated certification program, Specialised Social Case Worker training to train passionate social workers on supporting child victims of sexual violence in their respective districts. Currently, through this program we are present in the districts of Thane, Pune, Satara, Nashik, Ratnagiri and Palghar.
About the Role
At Prerana, all initiatives are centred on the voices and lived experiences of children. Their perspectives inform and guide our interventions in child protection.
We seek individuals who will work closely with child survivors of sexual violence and their caregivers, providing sensitive and sustained support as they navigate criminal justice and child protection systems. The role requires professionals who are committed, empathetic, self-driven, and deeply aligned with children’s rights principles.
Key Responsibilities
A. Case Worker — Child & System-Facing Functions
- Facilitate rehabilitation planning and implementation for children referred by child protection stakeholders, ensuring interventions address psychosocial, educational, legal, and safety needs.
- Conduct field-based assessments through home and institutional visits and interactions with children and caregivers to develop individualised care and safety plans.
- Liaise with Child Welfare Committees, District Child Protection Units, police, shelter homes, counsellors, schools, healthcare providers, and other statutory bodies to ensure coordinated support.
- Facilitate access to government schemes, entitlements, and allied services for children and families.
- Conduct periodic follow-up visits to monitor wellbeing, track rehabilitation progress, and address emerging risks.
- Coordinate disbursal and monitoring of financial assistance in accordance with project guidelines.
- Organise support group meetings for children and caregivers to strengthen support systems and promote reintegration.
- Maintain detailed case records and rehabilitation plans in prescribed formats.
- Prepare case studies documenting processes, challenges, and outcomes for programme learning and advocacy.
- Engage in continuous learning by reviewing relevant thematic literature, policy updates, and sector developments.
B. Project Coordinator — Program & Stakeholder Functions
- Coordinate implementation of project activities, ensuring adherence to timelines, deliverables, and quality standards.
- Support development of operational plans, tracking tools, and reporting systems for casework and field interventions.
- Organise multi-stakeholder meetings, consultations, and roundtables with government departments, authorities, civil society organisations, and experts on relevant issues.
- Facilitate workshops and capacity-building sessions for stakeholders to strengthen collaborative responses.
- Build and maintain partnerships with organisations, service providers, and networks to strengthen referral systems.
- Coordinate communication among field teams, partners, and institutional stakeholders.
- Compile programme data, case summaries, and field updates for reporting and internal review.
- Consolidate documentation including meeting minutes, workshop reports, and thematic briefs.
- Support administrative and financial processes related to project implementation.
- Track utilisation of project resources and assist with budget monitoring.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of two years’ experience in a field-based organisation; or
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
Preferred Skills
- Comfort with regular field visits in low-income communities and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and Hindi; working knowledge of Marathi is an advantage.
- Familiarity with casework methodology.
- Basic proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace.
Compensation
- Annual salary range: Rs 4.32 – Rs 4.68 LPA
- Final compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How we hire
- Appointment is subject to satisfactory background and reference verification.
- Candidates must disclose any prior findings related to misconduct.
- Applicants with criminal records or official concerns regarding contact with children must declare the same.
- Selected candidates will be required to sign Prerana’s Child Safeguarding Policy before joining.
How to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.