Driver Social Assistant

Amel organization, in partnership with Samu Social International, is setting up a structure of mobile assistance in Beirut and its region, reaching out to children and young “in situation of street” and with high vulnerability. The operational partnership between Amel and SSI is key to the project. This first phase is of 8 months.   General objective of the project: improved inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers with vulnerabilities in Lebanon from their arrival up to a permanent solution is found, in terms of humanitarian, specialized and legal assistance.     JOB PURPOSE To lead the team on a determined geographical area and to participate actively in the meetings and care taken, ensuring the safety of users, crew and vehicle. Responsibility n°1: Guarantee vehicle maintenance - Activity 1.1: Check the condition of the vehicle before departure and return and report any malfunction to the coordinator - Activity 1.2: Fill in the logbook of the vehicle at each use - Activity 1.3: Raise the need for equipment capable of optimizing field action Responsibility n°2: Ensure the safety of the staff and persons during interventions - Activity 2.1: Make sure that the area of intervention is safe before stopping the vehicle and also that passengers are properly installed before transport - Activity 2.2: Observe the environment during operations to be able to evacuate quickly in the event of danger - activity 2.3: Notify the team and the coordinator of any security issues, including during service meetings Responsibility n ° 3: Contribute to the creation of the social link with the people met - Activity 3.1: Facilitating the informal group discussions necessary for the creation of a support relationship - Activity 3.2: Actively participate in the care of the beneficiaries by helping the social worker and the nurse any time necessary - Activity 3.3: Interact with the communities during the night round to explain the Mobile Helping Team aim