The Caseworker will 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
Major Responsibilities:
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 Level 1 cases are addressed immediately and shared with the direct line manager
In collaboration with the Supervisor, work closely with the other organization in order to ensure smooth referral
Participate actively in weekly case management team meeting
Provide ongoing support to families, foster and alternative care systems
Communicate regularly with CM assistant for updates on achievements and challenges
Support the para case worker in his/her daily activities as well as the outreach worker
Any other relevant CP activities as required
KeyWorking Relationships:
Position Reports to: CM Officer: Bekaa
Position directly supervises: NA
Indirect Reporting: CM Specialist
Other Internal and/or external contacts
Internal: Bekaa field associates, PSS team and Community mobilization team
External: Other Case management agencies and local service providers
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years experience of implementing child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings
Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children
Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting.
Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, English speaking is a plus
Working Environment: The Caseworker will be based in the Zahle office with frequent travel to the field including community centers, IS’s and other NGOs.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Please submit your application by email to Joelle.Jouwayed@rescue.org with the job title in the subject line no later than December 22, 2014.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Education Degree
Technical Degree
Education Degree Details
Technical diploma or degree in social work, human rights, or related degree preferred
Arabic
Fluent
English
Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No