Case Worker - Tripoli

ROLE PURPOSE: Under the direct supervision of the Case Management Officers(and overall guidance of the Child Protection Coordinator and Program Manager), the Child Protection Assistant (Case worker) will be responsible for implementing activities related to case management and alternative care, targeting vulnerable children and families including refugees, returnees and children in host communities.    SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to:  Case Management Officer   KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: The key roles and responsibilities for the Child Protection assistant (Case Worker) are:  Identification, assessment, referral  (to relevant services) and follow-up of at-risk children and families (Case Management) including confidential documentation Participate in weekly case management and coordination meetings Provide specific support to vulnerable children by providing alternative care Support the identification of out-of school children and in collaboration with the education assistants to ensure their registration/in at school. Work closely with other sectors/ partners to ensure capacity of  identification and referral  skills Conducting regular visits to schools and CFSs to work with teachers and animators on the identification and referral of at risk-children Provide information on existing social services and how to access them. Submit reports weekly reports concerning implemented outreach activities, case load and related challenged Maintain files, registers, computer databases and records in paper or electronic format. Work as a member of a team ensuring fluid communication of relevant information in order to make sure that work with individual cases is of quality Work across different contexts, including local communities, informal settlements, community spaces etc with a particular focus on outreach work and support in identification, referral and case management of the most vulnerable children (in line with organizational strategy) Ensure a strict adherence to the principles of child protection and child safeguarding at all times, including respect for confidentiality and always acting in the best interests of the child Comply with Save the Children policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. In agreement with CP Coordinator and CP Program Manager, perform other required duties within reason (in line with skills and experience) COMPETENCIES  Delivering results Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/ organisation.   Applying technical and professional expertise Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organisation.  Working effectively with others Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working  Networking Builds and uses sustainable relationships and networks to support the work of Save the Children. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in Social Work (desirable), or degree social sciences or development Experience in working with at-risk children and families,  experience in case management in the emergency response desirable Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities Experience in project and team management (desirable) Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, and either English or French (desirable) Ability to write weekly and monthly reports, develop schedules and collect data Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in the event of major emergencies