Senior Social Worker

Job DescriptionABAAD 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 Since the onset of the Syrian crisis, ABAAD in collaboration with multiple governmental, national and international organizations has been in the forefront to response for the GBV needs, including SGBV needs of the Syrian and host communities. The response efforts have been directed through different channels to provide a holistic sustainable response targeting the Syrians currently residing in Lebanon. These efforts aimed to prevent and protect Syrian communities, especially women and girls, from the risks of GBV, and included several initiatives. In order to better respond to family member’s namely adolescent girls and women at risk or GBV survivors, as well as their children, ABAAD is expanding its GBV Case Management services to provide prevention and response services, in a safe, non-stigmatizing environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct support and care for women and girls survivors of gender-based violence, including counseling and basic case management (Assessment of needs, developing an action plan; implementing the plan, appropriate following & case closure). Provide direct age-appropriate and specialized support and care for beneficiaries including counseling and case management for survivors under the age of 18 will include the above steps of case management along with: Best interest Determination; age appropriate engagement and decision-making by survivors. Assist the Social Worker in the implementation of the outreach activities about GBV and violence against Lebanese and non- Lebanese Refugee women and girls. Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and 3-month work plans in a timely manner and incorporate manager feedback. Participate in weekly supervision meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care and appropriate case management. As requested undertake/participate in liaison, coordination, and information sharing activities with national NGO’s, international Organizations, donors and government.  Skills and competences Degree/ diploma in Social Work, Counseling or other related field Counseling and training experience with a reputable organization, including 4-6 years of experience counseling survivors of abuses or violence. Clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times is essential Positive and professional attitude, able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure, work overtime when necessary and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail. Ability to work as a member of a team essential Ability to communicate in English and write clear and concise reports Must be computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Personal qualities: works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well Fluency in English and Arabic required ABAAD is an equal employment opportunity organization