Wpe Case Worker

The WPE Case Worker provides direct support and case management to vulnerable women and girls as part of the WPE team in a Women and Girls Community Center (WGCC) / Safe spaces located in T5 serving Syrian refugees and local communities through recreational activities and joint programming for women and girls. Major Responsibilities: Provide direct support and care to vulnerable women and girls through center-based, and community-based activities Provide direct support and care for vulnerable women and girls (including survivors of gender-based violence), including psychosocial support and case management.  Case management services  include: Basic counseling and psychosocial support Assessment of needs and resources Developing safety and action plan Implementing the plan Appropriate follow-up and referrals Case closure (if and when appropriate)   Provide direct age-appropriate and specialized support and care for vulnerable adolescent and girl children (including survivors of GBV), including counseling and case management.  Case management services for survivors under the age of 18 will include the above steps of case management along with: Age appropriate engagement and decision-making by survivors Do No Harm analysis   Organize, facilitate, and monitor psychosocial activities, including emotional support groups at the WGCC and in community-based safe spaces. Mobilize and register participants Facilitate structured group sessions using available guidance Create support group plan Facilitate mid-point and final group evaluations for monitoring and reporting   Monitoring & Reporting . Support the maintenance of the IRC’s case management system and the GBV Information Management System. Complete the case management quality assessment tool on monthly basis Support tracking of Center-based activities using agreed M&E tools Participate in weekly reporting and planning meetings to ensure adherence to standards of care, quality case management, and reporting requirements are followed   Other Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs All IRC staff is required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.   Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to:  WPE Senior Officer, T5 Position directly supervises:  -- Indirect Reporting: WPE Program Manager Other Internal and/or external contacts:  This position also works closely with Instructors/Facilitators of activities and the Community Mobilizer position Job Requirements: Required: At least six months of counseling experience with issues relating to violence against women and girls, gender and development, child protection or social change Clear understanding of gender inequality, and issues surrounding violence against women and girls. Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients at all times 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. Fluency in Arabic required   Preferred INGO experience Experience working with refugee population Skilled at using basic computer programs – Microsoft Word and Excel Degree/diploma in Social Work, Counseling, Women’s Studies or other related field Ability to communicate in English and write clear and concise reports in English   Personal qualities Works well with a team and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.   Working Environment:  Staff will work from Tripoli with regularly visit other field sites and refugee settlements in T5. Occasional travel within field sites and Beirut may occur.