Individual Social Worker - South

JOB PURPOSE:

The Individual & Family Social Worker will be in charge of Individual and Family Case Management and Counseling and will work on ensuring that the ABAAD centers are a safe space for those seeking support. The post holder will provide confidential case management and psychosocial support, as well as referrals to other service providers as needed. They will work with vulnerable women and girls, those at risk of GBV, and survivors of GBV and will be the first point of contact for those in need.

KEY RESPONSABLILITIES:

Provide direct support and counseling to vulnerable women and girls

Provide safe and appropriate case management and referrals to GBV survivors

Promote the survivor’s emotional and physical safety and wellbeing

Case management will include:

Assessment of needs

Developing an action plan

Implementing the plan

Appropriate following Case closure (if and when appropriate)

Ensuring confidentiality and implementation of the ‘Do No Harm Approach”

Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback.

Support the maintenance of   the ABAAD’s   case management   system and   the GBV Information Management System.

Participate in weekly internal meetings and monthly team meetings to ensure adherence to standards of appropriate case management

Collect and manage data safely and ethically

Coordinate with and represent ABAAD at Working Group meetings

As requested undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and   information sharing activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and government

Coordinate closely with the shelter team in case of assessment for new referral.

Continuously coordinate with field working groups for referral pathways in target areas

Develop and oversee activities to take place in Model center.

Make recommendations to Model center Program Management team

Coordinate   with   other   actors   providing   essential   services   including:   health, legal, psychosocial, security, shelter, both internally and externally

Advocate with other organizations to ensure that survivor receives best possible care

Build capacity of other groups – particularly community groups – to provide quality GBV prevention and response

Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for those in center

Use a survivor-centered and community-based approach

Respect guiding principles of safety, confidentiality, non-discrimination

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

BA or Master Degree in Social Work

Minimum five years of experience in a similar position;

Knowledge of GBV prevention and response;

Experience in GBV programming, and demonstrated gender sensitivity;

Experience of working in/with non-government organizations;

Experience in implementing international and national principles and standards related to working with women/ girls exposed to violence, their families, people with Special Needs/Disability, Juveniles, Refugees, Migrants and Marginalized Groups

Knowledge of case management principles

Strong case management experience based on survivor-centered approach

Familiarity with GBV data collection system and safe and ethical guidelines

Ability to work with both adult and child survivors

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to human rights and gender equality

Flexible pro-active attitude

Ability to work well as an individual and in a team

Ability to manage an unpredictable workload in a challenging environment

Ability to work across socio-cultural and religious contexts

Belief in ABAAD’s mission and vision

Respect for ABAAD Code of Conduct and its PSEA Policy

Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Arabic, clear and concise reporting in English is strongly preferred. French is a plus

Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

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