Child Protection Case Worker (Hermel)

The IRC Child Protection programme is seeking a Child Protection Case Worker to conduct all steps of the case management process for an assigned number of individual children vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence and their families in this process: • Ensure children 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 case load of children • Provide support to families in the process of case management, including foster and alternative care• Directly work with other caseworkers and service providers on management of caseload and referralsMajor Responsibilities: Technical:• Participate and support the identification of children harmed or at risk of being harmed• Provide individual case management for children in the intervention location in accordance with all case management steps and related tools and procedures• Ensure the correct documentation and compilation of CM forms in accordance with all case management steps and related tools and procedures• Ensure that all cases are addressed immediately and shared with the supervisor  • Work closely with the other organization in order to ensure smooth referral • Participate actively in weekly case management team meetings• Provide ongoing support to families, foster and alternative care systems• Communicate regularly with CM Specialist for updates on achievements and challenges Other • Collaborate closely with the other members of the CP team and the other sectors team• Directly communicate effectively with other caseworkers and service providers as part of conducting individual case management• Regularly attend case management meetings at field level • Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and  liaising with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to:  CP Area Officer Indirect Reporting: CP Manager and Case Management SpecialistOther Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: other members of the CP team and other IRC programs on the field   External: local partner Job Requirements: Education: technical diploma in social work, case management or related preferable Work Experience: 2 years work experience minimum of implementing child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settingsExperience in working in a cross cultural environment preferable  Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:  Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure, enjoying working in the fieldDemonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable childrenGood communication skills Language Skills:  Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, English speaking is a plus Certificates or Licenses:Proficient in Word and excel Working Environment:  Office work and field trips