Case Worker
Requires a Cover Letter?:
no
Application Submissions Guideline:
Qualifications and experience:
To be eligible for consideration of this occupation, the applicant should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or relevant degree
- Experience in community mobilization and conducting outreach activities
- Experience in working with at-risk children and families, experience in case management in the emergency response (desirable).
- Familiar with the Lebanese National Standard Operating Procedures for child protection based on Law 422/2002.
- Must be socially perceptive to work with individuals who have difficulty expressing their needs with excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of crisis-intervention methodologies.
- Must be organized and practical.
- Proven coordination skills to connect individuals/families with relevant services.
- Ability to compromise, negotiate, and work well with others.
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to work closely in a team setting
- English Language
Contact Person Name:
Jana Al Ashkar
Contact Person Position:
vision academy project manager
Contact Person Email:
Website/URL to apply Through:
Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Outreach, identify, and receive cases in need of case management following child protection basic principles and according to child’s best interest at all times
- Work closely with other sectors’ teams/ partners to ensure their capacity building on identification and referral skills
- Plan and develop case action plan according to the protection needs of each case and in coordination with the Project Manager at ISWA and Case Management Department at SCI;
- Flag all high-risk cases in which urgent intervention is required to the Project Manager and ensure they are supported immediately;
- Store and file beneficiary’s data ensuring the confidentiality of the information collected and the services provided according to the minimum standard;
- Produce quality case reports for each case to be submitted to the Project Manager at ISWA and Case Management Department at SCI
- Determining which services and assistance are necessary
- Serving as a liaison between the beneficiaries and social, economic, and health services
- Planning regular follow-ups to assess progress and additional needs
- Reviewing and modifying plans as circumstances change for the individual
- Conduct regular site visits to provide supportive supervisions on the response for community volunteers
- Submit weekly reports concerning implemented outreach activities, caseload, and related challenges.
- Participate in weekly case management and coordination meetings.
- Maintain files, registers, computer databases, and records in paper or electronic format.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
Last modified:
14 Apr, 2021
Intervention Sector(s):
Children & Youth, Development
Application Deadline:
Saturday, 24 April 2021
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
5 months
Salary
1000$ / month
Salary Range:
800 to 1200 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Bachelor’s degree in social work or relevant degree
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
Basic
Country/City:
- Lebanon
- South Lebanon
- Saida (Sidon)