Calling for Social Workers Profiles - From all Regions in Lebanon

JOB SUMMARY

The Social worker intervenes in a diverse environment to support vulnerable Lebanese of all ages and backgrounds through their difficulties. Their role is to provide assistance to enable service users to help themselves while maintaining professional relationships with service users, acting as guides and advocates.

MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Activities

• Provide listening, support and counseling services to all Lebanese beneficiaries
• Fill a social file for each beneficiary and integrate all related information on the system
• Refer beneficiaries internally (within the project or within the center as required) and/or to relevant NGOs and/or service providers when needed
• Conduct home visits to assess the needs of the House Hold and to insure the adequate social follow up
• Conduct field visits depending on the follow-up to be provided to each beneficiary (hospitals, schools…)
• Conduct working groups with different beneficiary categories (women, men, children, elderly, PWD…)
• Accompany beneficiaries during various activities (personal development, awareness raising, recreational, other…)
• Ensure proper follow up on all actions to be considered for individual/family/group cases till achieving desired results
• Report to the Head of Social Department the critical cases for final approval on the actions to be taken
• Prepare monthly progress reports on cases of beneficiaries and on activities implemented
• Update weekly the beneficiaries list
• Participate in training, conferences and attend meetings
• Assess, plan and implement activities in coordination with the Head of Department
• Coordinate/inform the Head of Sector and Sector’s Bureau of all planned and ongoing Social Activities
• Coordinate with other partners/stakeholders in the regions working with Lebanese to avoid duplication and provide better services
• Work occasionally on weekends and/or afternoons/evenings to attend Bureau meetings, community events or to organize activities for various Lebanese beneficiaries
• Participate in the organization and the implementation of the Yearly Lent Campaign
• Assist the Youth when needed in preparing/organizing their activities
• Assist the Medical, Education and Socio-Economic Development Departments in tasks directly related to the Beneficiaries
• Support occasionally/upon necessity in administrative and secretarial functions
• Responsible of reflecting the proper image of CARITAS through behavior and action
• Supports when necessary in providing visibility material

Generic Duties

• Follow Caritas Lebanon operational policy and procedures
• Respect the internal policies and procedures for example: dress code, attendance, discipline, etc.
• Complete schedules, activity planners, monitor staff availability and act against any shortfalls
• Resolve any staff issues and escalate any unresolved issue to the related manager
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Computer Literacy:

• MS-Word / MS-Excel – Intermediate level