Social Worker-CP

National Institution for Social Care and Vocational Training NISCVT has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behavior against sexual exploitation and abuse and misconduct and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process. All individuals affiliated with NISCVT will be required to always comply with the PSEA Policy and Code of Conduct.

Optional: National Institution for Social Care and Vocational Training (NISCVT Beit Atfal Assumoud) is a humanitarian NGO working with the Palestinian communities in Lebanon since 1976 in development and emergency response. NISCVT’s mission is to contribute to the development of the Palestinian community in Lebanon through various projects and services addressing the needs of the whole family focusing on education, community, economic development and VTCs, health and relief including psychosocial support.

Optional Background

NISCVT runs a community based psychosocial support program within the frame of Makani multiservice centers in number of Palestinian camps in partnership with UNICEF. Withing this framework, NISCVT is seeking to recruit Social Worker-CP.

2. Objective of the position:

The purpose of the post is to assist in and support NISCVT’s staff within PSS program activities conducted by [NISCVT] and donor in the frame of the “[Project]” referred hereafter as the PSS program.

3. Key tasks and responsibilities:

The Social Worker-CP will work under the supervision of [NISCVT center PSS coordinator], to whom he/she will report.

Collaborate closely with the PSS team

Actively participate in team meetings with coordinator and other members involved in project implementation to discuss challenges faced, achievements, difficulties and lessons learned

Community Outreach and Mobilization

Conducting home visits (if required and as needed)

Conduct information and awareness sessions with women and girls and community members to disseminate information about available services and key protection concerns

Assess psychosocial needs of beneficiaries (men, women, children and families)

Identify community members with psychosocial needs and make recommendations for the provision of psychosocial activities

Identify community members to be engaged in Makani activities

Identify children in need and most vulnerable for enrolling in services, i.e. children not enrolled in formal or non-formal education, children excluded from other support networks, children who display signs of distress, children in large families, adolescent boys and girls, children about whose psychosocial health parents’ manifest concerns, children about whose family situation/parenting environment manifest concerns

Identify opportunities for conducting sessions in safe and accessible locations, such as community centers or other safe spaces.

Contribute to group sessions and Capacity building

Assist in training community groups, staff and volunteers

Conduct activities parenting and life skills for caregivers and adolescent girls in Makani and community using modules authorized by NISCVT and donors

Assist in psychosocial first aid PFA group sessions.

Assist in Health Wash Nutrition awareness group sessions

Assist in other group sessions as required

Safeguarding

Contribute to conducting focus group discussions with beneficiaries as part of Accountability to Affected Population AAP, and Beneficiary Feedback Mechanism BFM as well as conduct dissemination and information on NISCVT Code of Conduct and PSEA Policy

Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others

In close collaboration with coordinator, conduct regular safety audits to identify risks identified by women and girls within their community

Support referrals*

Liaise with, NISCVT Family Guidance Center for referrals as well as to other allied services

Contribute to the creation and regular updates of service mapping about available allied/ complementary services.

Documentation and reporting

Assist in filling and recording, i.e. beneficiary registration files, social file, attendance sheets, pre/posttests.. and ensuring confidentiality.

Regularly report on center based, outreach and community activities using agreed tools (including safety audits)

Gather feedback at the community level regarding Makani services and share information with line manager

Contribute to development of monthly and weekly center workplans

Contribute to preparation and submission of monthly data/or/as per donor requirements.

Contribute to preparation of data project and reports as per donor requirements.

Other

Be available to participate in training in and outside the [NISCVT] centers

Support other tasks within [NISCVT] emergency response program as needed.

Support Rapid Assessment, interview, with targeted populations as needed.

Qualification & Job Requirements:

University Degree/Diploma, or sociology, or social work or other degree backed by with strong work experience in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Child Protection programs of minimum two years of experience in the domain.

Experience in NGOs or relevant work, and any other continuing professional development is an advantage.

Candidates must have the appropriate skills and training using proven quality and safety methods which underpins the delivery of a mental health and child protection service

Demonstrable experience of work and/or support to local NGOs, preferably in the Palestinian camps in Lebanon.

Applicants living in, or adjacent to camps and gatherings will be prioritized

Other Personal qualifications

Strong work ethics and commitment to [NISCVT] goals and values

Prior work experience in program Locations (Palestinian camps) is required

Previous experience of emergency response projects is an asset

Excellent communication skills

Team oriented, with ability to work efficiently within group.

Flexible and responsive to program challenges, with willingness to take on additional tasks as needed.

Fluency in Arabic is a must. English is an asset

Capability of using PP, word processing, spread sheets, etc.