Case Worker
Requires a Cover Letter?:
yes
Application Submissions Guideline:
Applicants are requested to submit:
A Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information of three references.
Please send the requested documents to [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Contact Person Name:
Mohamad Amhaz
Contact Person Position:
Human Resources Manager
Contact Person Email:
Description:
Duties and Responsibilities
General duties and responsibilities:
- To ensure cases harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by conducting documentation, assessments, action plans, direct service provision, referrals and follow-ups for an assigned caseload.
- To provide support to vulnerable women and girls with protection concerns in the process of psychosocial support and case management.
- To directly work with other caseworkers and service providers on the management of caseload and referral Act at all times according to guiding principles of GBV case management including A Survivor centred approach Ensuring confidentiality Prioritization according to safety concerns Anti-discriminatory practice.
- Ensuring accountability respecting professional boundaries and avoiding conflicts of interest.
Case Management:
- Participate in and support the identification of individual cases identified by the team or referred by other agencies.
- Identify appropriate spaces to provide case management in mobile settings following principles of safety and respect; make recommendations to ensure spaces are made safe and appropriate for case management
- Conduct a psychosocial assessment of vulnerable cases, including environmental, emotional, behavioural, and social factors as well as resources and strengths that impact the individual well-being.
- Plan with the GBV supervisor to conduct home visits to assess the living conditions of the cases.
- Ensure the preparation of accurate case plans for high-risk cases identified with clear outcomes and time-frame.
- Advocate with different institutions and service providers to help beneficiaries to access needed resources and services.
- In collaboration with the Supervisor and coordination, ensure coordination with other service providers in the area of intervention for prompt referral, follow up and information sharing.
- Manage, fill, and archive specific forms for cases profiling, referral and weekly reporting ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness.
- Collect accurate and confidential data on GBV service provision using the GBV Information Management System (GBV Cases) Monitor and follow up the outcome of the assistance provided.
- Be available to provide basic emotional support for urgent cases.
- Participate in the management of the hotline.
- Participate in weekly casework allocation and planning meetings.
- Ensure that data protection protocols are respected.
- Be available to participate in meetings and training in and outside the centre including case management meetings, case conference meetings or any other meetings when required.
- Communicate regularly with the coordinator and GBV supervisor for updates on achievements and challenges.
- Communicate and coordinate with the legal committee at RDFL.
- Accomplish any other assignments allocated by line managers.
Psychosocial activities:
- Participate and collaborate in recreational, psychosocial, and awareness activities conducted in or outside of the centre.
- Support the organization of specific events or activities inside or outside of the centre.
- Work closely with all Psychosocial Support Workers
Qualifications
- A University degree in social sciences, guidance and counselling or relevant fields.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with vulnerable communities
- Professional training in Gender-based violence.
- Experience in protection interventions in line with Refugees operation
- Experience working with Non‐Governmental organizations.
- Good knowledge of English (written and spoken)
- Good communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness
- Computer skills.
- Good self-organization and good management skills.
NOTE:
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Last modified:
12 Jun, 2024
Intervention Sector(s):
Advocacy & Awareness, Gender issues, Human Rights & Protection, Refugees
Application Deadline:
Monday, 20 February 2023
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
1 Year Renewable
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
A University degree in social sciences, guidance and counselling or relevant fields.
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Excellent
English Language:
Good
French Language:
None
Country/City:
- Lebanon