Case Worker

INTERSOS is an International NGO that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organizations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognized by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralized offices.

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Job Title: Case Worker

Reports to:  Protection Officer

Duty Station: Tyre, Saida or Nabatieh with regular field visits

Position Type: Full Time

Main Purpose

Provide appropriate and timely case management by assessing the needs of individuals with protection concerns, developing and implementing tailored case plans based on needs and ensuring appropriate follow-up while creating a climate of trust and care.

Tasks

Conduct intake interviews with individuals identified by the team during outreach work or referred by other agencies, and open a case if vulnerability criteria are met

Carry out comprehensive assessments for each client after receiving their consent and consider emotional, behavioural and social factors that affect their psychosocial well-being as well as protection and risk factors

Conduct home visits to assess clients’ living conditions when necessary

Develop a tailored case plan with the client, based on needs identified during the assessment

Refer clients to appropriate services and when necessary accompany them to different service providers

Provide continuous basic emotional support and counselling through regular follow-up meetings, establishing a relationship built on trust respecting confidentiality protocols

Document cases on the internal case management platform and ensure that any progress on action plan and any significant change in client’s psychosocial well-being and overall situation is timely and duly recorded

Ensure proper and safe filing and archiving of case management files to maintain data confidentiality

Close cases when objectives in the case plan are met and no further needs are identified

Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles

Participate in internal case management meetings and bring to immediate attention any case of special/emergency needs to the Case Worker Team Leader

Ensure good relationships and coordination with the main service providers in the area of intervention to improve identification of persons with specific needs for prompt referral, follow up and information sharing

Identify and report gaps in the availability and quality of services provision for clients in the target areas

Requirements

Education

University degree in a related field e.g. Social Work, Psychology or equivalent is an asset.

Professional experience

1 year of relevant work experience

Professional requirements

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Valid Driving License issued since more than 2 years.

Personal requirements

Respect and non-discriminatory attitude, empathy

Interpersonal and communication skills

Reporting skills

Capacity to work under pressure

Languages 

Fluency in (written and spoken) Arabic and English