Sawc Junior Case Worker

Job Overview: The MF Protection programme is seeking SaWC Junior Case Workers and to conduct all steps of the case management process for an assigned number of individual children vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, neglect and violence and their families. General duties and responsibilities To ensure children harmed or at risk of being harmed are identified and receive individual case management support by conducting documentation, assessments, action plans, direct service provision, referrals and follow ups for an assigned case load To provide support to vulnerable individuals/children/families with protection concerns in the process of psychosocial support and case management. To directly work with other caseworkers and service providers on management of caseload and referral Act at all times according to guiding principles of  Child Protection case management including:     Ensuring confidentiality Prioritization according to safety concerns Anti-discriminatory practice Acting according to the best interests of the child Ensuring accountability Respecting professional boundaries and avoiding conflicts of interest     Case Management: Participate in and support the identification of individual cases identified by the team or referred by other agencies. Conduct psychosocial assessment of vulnerable cases, including environmental, emotional, behavioural, and social factors as well as resources and strengths that impact the individual well-being. Plan with the Senior Social Worker/Social Work Team Leader to conduct home visits Ensure the preparation of accurate case plans for high-risk cases identified with clear outcomes and time-frame. Advocate with different institutions and services providers to help beneficiaries to access needed resources and services. In collaboration with the Supervisor, ensure coordination with other service providers in the area of intervention for prompt referral, follow up and information sharing. Manage, fill, archive specific forms for cases profiling, referral and weekly reporting ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and timeliness. Monitor and follow up the outcome of the assistance provided. Be available to provide basic emotional support for urgent cases. Ensure the provision of emergency cash assistance for the most vulnerable clients, according to the needs of the clients, the agreed criteria and the internal procedures and under the supervision of the Social Work Team Leader/Protection Coordinator. Participate in management of the hotline. Participate in weekly casework allocation and planning meetings. Ensure that data protection protocols are respected. Be available to participate in meetings and training in and outside the centre including case management meetings, case conference meetings or any other meetings when required. Communicate regularly with the Senior Social Worker/Social Work Team Leader for updates on achievements and challenges Accomplish any other assignments allocated by line managers.    Psychosocial activities: Participate and collaborate in recreational, psychosocial, awareness activities conducted in or outside of the centre when requested by the Social Work Manager. Support the organization of specific events or activities inside or outside of the centre.     Key Working Relationships:   Position Reports to:  CP Team Leader Indirect Reporting: Protection Coordinator, Project Implementation Coordinator, Unit Manager Other Internal and/or external contacts: Internal: other members of the team and other MF programs on the field   External: local partners   Monitoring and Reporting: Provide daily and weekly updates to the SaWC Team Leader on cases assessed and supported. Support the Senior Social Worker in the production of daily weekly reports to the Social Work Team Leader, Protection Coordinator and Unit Coordinator. Contribute to the update of the Makhzoumi Foundation case management system, UNHCR RAIS and maintaining high quality, accurate and confidential case files.     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Good computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel…) Well-developed organizational and planning skills Self-motivation and strong team spirit Native Arabic speaker and fluent in written and spoken English Excellent reporting skills Dynamic personality and ability to work under pressure Commitment  to the values, vision and mission of the Makhzoumi Foundation Commitment to the Makhzoumi Foundation code of conduct