Child Protection Case Worker

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee is an international organization specializing in Emergency and humanitarian programming existing since 1933 and working in more than 40 countries. In response to the influx of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, the IRC started a Women’s Protection and Empowerment (WPE) program and a Livelihood program in 2012 with program strategies implemented in various locations in the Northern and Beka’a Governorates. IRC is now complementing their response with a Child Protection (CP) program in Mont Lebanon and the North. SCOPE OF WORK: The CP Case worker (social worker) will be responsible of the case management of cases according to IA minimum standards as well as supporting and coaching the para case worker. The Case worker/social worker that the needs of children most in needs are met through direct services or referral. Position objectives: Coordinate the case management team and ensure that their work is according to standards Provide technical support to the case management team through training and coaching Who this position reports to:  CP Manager   RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Ensure that the Case Management system is functional and has up dated SOP, referral pathway, information sharing protocol Update regularly the SOP, referral pathway, information sharing protocol In collaboration with the CP deputy Manager develop capacity plan for the case worker Support the case worker in the supervision and mentoring of the para case worker Participate in the development of lesson learned and best practices In coordination with the M/E training officer participate in the monitoring and evaluation of the program Participate in the identification of volunteer para-case worker, in the development of coaching plan Facilitate and co-facilitate  CM training to case worker, para case worker and gateways Work closely with the database case worker and the PSS officer Facilitate the weekly case conference meeting   Grant Monitoring & Reporting Develop weekly and monthly plan for the case worker  and para case worker Revise and compile weekly case worker and data base case worker report Ensure that all relevant financial documentation is completed accurately as required by IRC finance policy.   Coordination & Representation Attend CP coordination meeting when required Liaise and collaborate with other CM actors when required Maintain positive coordination and relationships with partner and other IRC sector staff.   Other Ensure activities are done in accordance with IRC logistics policy and in a timely manner to ensure the successful implementation of programs; Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs   Professional Standards All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.   REQUIREMENTS: University degree in law, social work, sociology or relevant field Experience in working with children preferable Social work experience mandatory Management experience mandatory Experience in working in emergencies preferable Three  years of relevant work experience in the area of child protection preferably including case management Experience in working in NGO preferable Ability to develop partnerships, network and attend coordination meeting Experience in facilitating trainings/mentoring Fluency in Arabic mandatory and conversation and written English an advantage Knowledge of child protection database / CPIMS preferred Proficient in Word and excel Travel and other requirements: Staff will be based in either the North or Beka’a Governorates, with some travel required between the governorates and the main IRC office in Beirut.