Child Protection Case Worker/social 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 Bekaa Governorates. IRC is now complementing their response with a Child Protection (CP) program in Beirut, Mont Lebanon and the North.   SCOPE OF WORK:   Brief description of the position’s role within the Project(s): 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.   Position objectives: To 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 To provide support to families in the process of case management, including foster and alternative care To provide support to children and their families during the referral process, specifically to facilitate children’s transition into informal education To directly work with other caseworkers and service providers on management of caseload and referrals   Who this position reports to: The caseworker reports to the Child Protection Officer. RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Quality 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 CP officer and SaWC manger for updates on achievements and challenges ·Maintain and update spreadsheets mapping services and focal points according to location ·Conduct home visits when and as necessary ·Support street educators when and as necessary ·Any other relevant CP activities as required Grant Monitoring & Reporting Provide input for weekly and staff activity reports Coordination & Representation Collaborate closely with the Psychosocial team (Street educators) and the other sectors team Directly communicate effectively with other caseworkers and service providers as part of conducting individual case management Regularly attend team and case management meetings at field level   Program Development Contribute to the development of proposal activities in relation to case management Other Consistently and proactively monitor/assess the safety and security of field teams; promptly reporting concerns or incidents to the SaWC manager and  liaising with external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for IRC programs Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and SaWC manager 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. Adhere to principles of confidentiality throughout the case management process   REQUIREMENTS: Technical diploma or degree in social work, human rights, or related degree preferred 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     Travel and other requirements: Staff will be based in Beirut/Mont Lebanon governorates, with some travel required between the governorates and IRC offices in the North and the Bekaa.