Social Worker

Summary: 

The Social Worker will be responsible for conducting referral activities to meet the unique needs of each beneficiary in the targeted areas. 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Assess beneficiaries' needs, identify appropriate services, and facilitate connections to the needed services.
• Make necessary and timely referrals to specialized services through RIMS and other platforms whenever needed, respecting confidentiality and the beneficiary’s right. 
• Follow up on the referred cases to ensure their access to the right services.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of beneficiaries’ information, referrals, and follow-up actions.
• Handle the distribution of food parcels to beneficiaries, following coordination with field staff.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments whenever required.
• Hold regular coordination meetings with the field staff to follow up on the beneficiaries’ status.
• Stay informed about available community resources and services and keep an up-to-date service mapping sheet.
• Ensure timely reporting of the activities to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Self-motivated and initiative taker.  
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to communicate with vulnerable populations.
• Dynamic personality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. 
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English; French is a plus.

Experience:

• 1-2 years’ work experience in social work or case management.
• Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage. 
• Previous experience in working with children and vulnerable populations is an advantage. 

Contacts/Key Relationships (IOCC)

Project manager, Community nutrition and ECD educators, ECD facilitators, project supervisors, community IYCF &ECD counselors, lead mothers, malnutrition monitors and project area coordinators

Working Conditions

• Stationed in the field
• Visits to Beirut office for meetings, training and relevant paperwork.
• It is preferable that candidates reside in the targeted area
• The candidate should have his/her own car.