Social Worker (2 Vacancies) - Amel Association International - El Ain Center

The social worker works under the direct supervision of the Head of Center and is based in the Center where educational or health activities are organized. In addition to the part time or full time working agreement, the social worker is expected to work unconventional hours whenever there is a major activity (like a trip, celebration, etc.)   Tasks and duties   Task #1/ coordinate the educational activities for adolescents, youth and adults: -          Assess the needs and priorities of the targeted beneficiaries and define suitable activities based on participatory approach; -          Follow-up attendance to the sessions, report absences and propose appropriate measures when needed; -          Develop and follow-up on educational activities, health awareness sessions, and recreational activities for adolescents, youth and adults;   Task #2/ Monitoring and evaluation: In coordination with the social worker in charge of the recreational and psychosocial activites, Mariam has the responsibility of assessing the activities with adolescents, youth and adults by designing and filling evaluation tools such as: Ÿ Create a file for each youth and men Ÿ Organize a monthly meeting with teachers and trainers   Task #3/ Social counseling -          Arrange social counseling for individual cases, namely children seeking for assistance in educational and social field; -          Create, develop and maintain an appropriate network of institutions, NGOs and relevant partners in the concerned field of activity; -          Organize referrals and follow-up cases.   Task #4/ Outreach activities The Social Worker will assist the Head of Center in developing full understanding of the refugee population profile in Lebanon, their protection concerns and needs by: Ÿ Conducting field visits at least once a month Ÿ Collecting data and updating a database Ÿ Conducting surveys and studies as requested   Through networking and outreach activities, the social worker is responsible to:   Ÿ Identify children and youth in need of educational and psycho-social support and provide them with appropriate activities; Ÿ Support the social worker in charge of the recreational and psycho-social activities to identify youth and men in need of life skills and vocational trainings and educational support.   Task #5 / Reporting / Meetings -      Prepare regular reports :             Ÿ   Monthly reports on activities       Ÿ Monthly information sheet and other reports assigned by the center’s responsible Summaries on each implemented activity once achieved -      Attend and actively participate to weekly staff meeting; -      Participate, as requested, in workshops and coordination meetings intended to improve professional knowledge and skills relevant to assigned responsibilities.   Other duties -      Assist the center responsible in planning, monitoring, evaluation and follow up on all activities of the community center; -      Mobilize community support and participation in the various community based activities; -      Perform other duties as may be assigned.