Medico Social Worker - Sin El Fil

DUTIES:

• Provide listening, support and counseling services to Lebanese beneficiaries (men and women), Syrian refugees, and others
• Fill a file for each beneficiary and integrate all related information on the system
• Decide on eligibility criteria of beneficiaries to be provided the IP services
• Refer beneficiaries to relevant NGOs and/or service providers when needed
• Conduct home visits to assess the needs of the HH and to ensure the adequate follow up
• Conduct field visits depending on the follow-up to be provided to each beneficiary
• Conduct working groups with women, men and children
• Accompany beneficiaries during various activities
• Ensure proper follow up on all actions to be considered for individual/family cases till achieving desired results
• Refer eligible cases to services within the project or within the center as required
• Report to Secondary Healthcare coordinator
• Report to the Head of Healthcare Department the critical cases for final approval on the actions to be taken
• Prepare progress monthly 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 with other partners/stakeholders in the regions 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 beneficiaries.
• Conduct weekly meetings with Health Senior Grants coordinator, Secondary Healthcare coordinator and Head of Department
• Perform administrative and secretarial support functions
• Responsible for CARITAS visibility
• Responsible for implementing/translating CARITAS mission

Business Skills:

• Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Experience working in health field
• Experience working with migrants/refugees and other groups
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Commitment to human rights and gender equality
• Exhibit pro‐active attitude
• Ability to relate and connect with people of different cultural, ethnic, and social-economic backgrounds and a passion for helping others
• Ability to work under stress
• Work independently with little supervision, and also as a cohesive member of a diverse team
• Proficient in English, French and Arabic both written and oral

ACADEMIC EDUCATION:

Bachelor degree in Social Work or Health field

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

3 to 5 years experience