Social Worker

Job Description Program Title: Women access to justice WAJ-II Position: Outreach Social Worker   Location: Tripoli                                                        Timeframe: more than one year   Tasks & Responsibilities: Receive abused women, undertake screening and assessment and offer listening and counseling center services to the beneficiaries. Be responsible for linking the cases of abused women with the committee of lawyers. Oversee the legal follow up and provide feedback to the beneficiaries. Refer the beneficiaries to sub-contracted experts (forensic doctors, psychotherapists…etc) and to organizations providing aid and governmental institutions. When necessary, assist the beneficiaries in overcoming their economical dependency Participate in the preparation and execution of educational/awareness raising activities and training sessions. Work directly with the psychologist and lawyers to develop intervention and   follow up plan. Complete intake assessments, evaluations, reviews, and other documentation as necessary. The case manager will be an essential source of providing accurate referrals when need be.  Liaising with, and making referrals of specific cases Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports Report directly to the project manager Support in any kind of field or office round table, training or awareness session. Qualifications: Social Work background Previous NGO experience is a plus Fluent in Arabic – English is a plus Adheres to ethical considerations and principles in regards to working with vulnerable populations. Preferable to be from Tripoli. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds and gain their trust. A practical and flexible approach to work. Patience and empathy. An understanding of the needs of different client groups. A non-judgmental attitude. The ability to work in a team and also use your own initiative. The ability to assess situations and take appropriate action. Resilience, to cope with difficult situations and challenging clients. Good time management and organizational skills. Computer literacy and administrative skills. Experience required: 1 to 2 years Education degree: Bachelor Degree Field of education: Languages Arabic: Excellent English: Good French: Period: Yearly