The Social Worker will be the focal person for receiving referrals, to determine the risk level of each case, to refer Medium/High Risk cases to Persons with Specific Needs (PwSN) case worker (PWSN CWs) for case management (CM) intervention and to provide adequate Counseling for Low Risk Cases including referral activities and meet the unique needs of each beneficiary in the targeted areas.
Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Identify persons with specific needs and provide them with the best opportunity to connect to care services
- Perform screening exercise effectively, is aware of the used tools and eager to learn and adapt to new tools in the process.
- Provide needed assistance to the targeted beneficiaries and make necessary and timely referrals to services whenever needed, respecting confidentiality and the beneficiary’s right.
- Follow up on the referred cases to ensure their access to the right services.
- Provide awareness sessions on several topics/services when needed.
- Hold regular coordination meetings with case workers to follow up on the beneficiaries’ status.
- Ensure timely reporting of the activities to the supervisor.
- Coordinate with other NGOs, partners and local organizations for identification and referral of cases.
- Conduct outreach activities to identify cases when needed
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions, refer and coordinate with case managers and other specialists.
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:
- At least 3 years of work experience
- Previous experience in working with persons with specific needs and vulnerable populations.
- Previous experience in NGO and humanitarian field is an advantage.
Working Conditions
Based in the office in Tripoli, with visits to the field in the North and Akkar.
Intervention Sectors
Human Rights & Protection
Location
- Lebanon
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
800 to 1200 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
To apply, qualified applicants should follow the link below:
https://forms.gle/8RsWc1x2jakQqfXb8
No phone calls please. CVs not submitted throughout the above link will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please don’t wait for the last date to apply, as IOCC might start interviews before the deadline. Preferable that candidate resides in the areas of concern. IOCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a professional and diverse workforce.
IOCC has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries and staff. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during working hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
Don’t wait to the last moment to apply as IOCC might start the interviews before the deadline.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
B.Sc. in social work or any other relevant field
Medical/Paramedical background is an advantage
Medical/Paramedical background is an advantage
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No