Social Worker

General duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct a daily variety of structured activities (recreational, psychosocial and non-formal education) within the center, catering to the needs of participants of different ages and genders and accordingly to the center activities weekly schedule;
• Work directly with both male and female participants at the center carrying out psychosocial support, life skills and awareness sessions activities;
• Conduct regular appointments with participants who wish to converse with a health professional;
• Create follow-up plans for each participant on his/her caseload;
• Complete documentation - Progress Notes for each session, treatment plans, and weekly/monthly reports;
• Establish positive and trusting relationships with participants;
• When required, refer participants to outside sources or agencies that can better address their specific needs;
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality of each and every participant situation;
• Plan and design the PSS activities in collaboration with the team members;
• accordingly to March Association guidelines on PSS activities;
• Be available to participate in meetings in the centers and/or in March Beirut office when requested;
• Participate to assessments and data collection and reporting related to project activities;
• Participate in any additional activities that may be needed to support the PSS activities;
• Reports data on activities conducted on a weekly basis to the Program manager;
• Collects from staff information about vulnerable cases that require follow up and intervention;
• Coordinate and draft a monthly evaluation report;
• Be available to participate in meetings in the center;
• Meets with other program staff as required;
• A high degree of flexibility is needed.

Behavioral competencies:

• Excellent Communication skills;
• Good level of planning and organizing;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Initiative Analytical thinking and problem solving;
• Humanitarian motivation and commitment to March Association values;
• Respect of March Association policies and procedures;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to actively listen;
• Solid relationship-building capabilities;
• A positive and compassionate attitude;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize needs;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Professional Competencies:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in social work;
• Meet all necessary state licensure requirements;
• A minimum of 15 year of relevant working experience.