Roumieh prison is the largest prison with around 3,500 inmates (around 60% of total inmates). A medical centre is established in Roumieh, with nurses and general physicians available 24/7. Prisons, particularly Roumieh, suffer shortage of medical staff especially nurses. This situation hinders equitable access to timely health (and mental health) care to all inmates.
A plan for COVID-19 preparedness and response was developed for Roumieh prison following coordination with key stakeholders intervening in the context of COVID. The plan identified axes of interventions, mainly: 1) Strengthening the Infection, Prevention and Control policies and procedures inside prison; 2) Improving capacities for early detection, management (including onsite sampling) and referral; and 3) Preparation for the mitigation phase (onsite management of inmates with mild cases and mobilization of needed staff in case of COVID-19 widespread transmission inside prison).
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Lebanon was reported on 21 February 2020. To date, the positive cases reached more than 44,000. The positive cases started in Roumieh on 11 September 2020. A team of nurses was recruited to check on the inmates with COVID-19 who are in the buildings affected as well as to assess inmates with chronic conditions and those aged 60 or more.
Key responsibilities:
- Perform assessments to determine an inmate's current level of social functioning, with attention to inmates at risk.
- Assist the team especially in dealing with inmates who show aggressiveness, impulsivity, offending behaviour, etc.
- Assist in providing awareness and education, especially in the context of COVID-19.
- Provide support and counselling in life skills, anger management, management of stress, impulsivity, communication, parenting etc.
- Support community reinsertion.
- Ensure referral to lawyers and other professionals (e.g. mental health) when needed.
- Ensure proper documentation such as filling out care plans, writing case notes and maintaining case files.
- Participate in staff meeting to discuss the progress of the inmates.
Deliverables:
- Deliverable 1: Provide medico-social assessment to new and existing inmates.
- Deliverable 2: Map available resources that provide social services in the prison for needed referral.
- Deliverable 3: Provide counselling to inmates, families and ISF.
- Deliverable 4: Refer to services as needed and ensure needed follow-up.
- Deliverable 5: Report monthly on tasks and deliverables.
Intervention Sectors
Health
Location
- Lebanon
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Part Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Kindly submit your cover letter along with your curriculum vitae (CV) to the e-mail: covid19@crdconsultancy.org, mentioning the job title in the subject.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Education Degree
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details
Experience required:
Essential:
- A minimum of four years relevant work experience in social work (family and individual interventions; interventions with groups).
Desirable:
- Previous working experience in prison setting is desirable.
Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Computer Skills: Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Language requirements:
Arabic (read, write, speak)
English (read and write)
Essential:
- A minimum of four years relevant work experience in social work (family and individual interventions; interventions with groups).
Desirable:
- Previous working experience in prison setting is desirable.
Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Computer Skills: Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
Language requirements:
Arabic (read, write, speak)
English (read and write)
Arabic
Fluent
English
Excellent
French
Very Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No