Night Care Attendant

ABAAD-Resource Center for Gender Equality
JOB PROFILE

Position: Night Care Attendant

ABAAD is a non-profit, non-politically affiliated, non-religious civil association that aims to achieve gender equality as an essential condition to sustainable social and economic development in the MENA region. ABAAD seeks to promote women's equality and participation   through   policy   development,   legal   reform,   and   gender   mainstreaming, engaging men, eliminating discrimination, and advancing and empowering women to participate effectively and fully in their communities. ABAAD also seeks to support and collaborate with civil society organizations that are involved in gender equality programs and advocacy campaigns.

JOB PURPOSE

The Night Care Attendant  is expected to ensure appropriate case management of  beneficiaries residing at the shelter. Where the shelter is a Middle-way Transition House is a free, safe, supportive shelter for abused women or for women at risk of violence, both single women and women with their children.

Post holder reports to:  Mid Way Senior Social Worker or Social Worker

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Accompany and oversee safety of the House’s beneficiaries during  the night shift

•   Partake in staff meetings and monthly evaluation meetings, as required;

•   Coordinate closely with the staff (Director, SSW & SW) to ensure best interest of House’s beneficiaries and their safety and comfort;

•   Ensure a safe and healthy environment for mid-way house’s beneficiaries over the night shift;

•   Assist in the logistical preparations of activities taking place in-House

•   Fill in the daily observation sheet and share information with the SSW.

SKILLS & COMPETENCES

•    University Degree (BA) in sociology, psychology, education or related fields;

•    Minimum two-years’ experience in similar position;

•    Experience of working in/with non-government organizations is a plus

•    Problem solving, negotiation and positive communication skills;

•    Strong inter-personal and team working skills;

•    Demonstrated capacity to take initiative and pay attention to details;

•    Flexibility, dynamic; initiative-taking;

•    Fluent written and spoken Arabic – English is a plus;

ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization.