School Social Worker

General Purpose of the position
The Social Worker is the Focal Point for Protection in JRS Jbeil. He/She takes care of the psycho-social support for vulnerable groups. He/She reports to and coordinates with the Project Director.

Main Responsibilities of the Position

a- Protection Focal Point

• The Social Worker is the focal point for Child Protection in each activity he/she is assigned to and is responsible for the development and implementation of protection policies with special attention to children.
• Takes special care of vulnerable and high risk children, adolescents and adults among the people we serve.
• Provides basic counseling to less complex cases of high risk.
• Facilitates access and referral for cases of trauma and high-risk to competent professionals.
• Supports the Team in tasks related to all Protection Issues arising in the School and in Outreach.

 b-  Psychosocial Support

• Organize a needs assessment of the people we serve.
• Elaborate an action plan, together with the Project Director, resulting from this needs assessment.
• Organize support groups to assist the forcibly displaced persons in understanding, dealing with and coping with their situations, in collaboration with other staff members.

c-   Networking 

Analyze the needs of the forcibly displaced persons and suggest new initiatives to the Project Director.

- Ensure prompt execution of other tasks which are within the ambit of the position which may be requested by the Project Director as needs occur.

Knowledge, Skills and Personal Attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and team working skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential 

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of working with children and casework.
• Experience in working with refugees is a plus.