Case Worker Repost

General objective of the job   The case worker is responsible for the overall case management of a child in line with international standards of case management. S/he organizes and carries out work to address an individual (and their family’s) needs in an appropriate, systematic and timely matter through direct support and / or referrals.   Position in the organisation   The case worker is part of the Program department reporting to the Program Manager. S/he does not manage staff. S/he collaborates closely with the specialists within the Quality Department.     Result areas   1.         Identifying individual cases and conducting initial assessments   Identifies individual children in need of case management through regular presence in the community Accepts children referred to WCH by other agencies and community partners Conducts initial assessments for Child protection cases Assesses and prioritizes cases according to risk level Adapt/develop vulnerability criteria fitting the local context     Result: Children in need of case-management are identified and assessed leading to a decision to open/refer the case.   2.         Developing and implementing a case management plan   Based on the needs identified through the assessment, develops a case management plan Identifies, refers and follows up on all services and ensures action points are carried out within the agreed timeframe Regularly reviews and when needed, adjusts action plan to ensure progress Manages cases in line with the Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs); Documents cases using case notes and regularly updates the database to ensure comprehensive record of each case Ensures data collection and storage is done in a confidential manner; Monitors, guides, advises and supports children and caregivers throughout the process Ensures that children receive multidisciplinary and holistic support Participates in relevant case workers meetings Provides mapping of the available services and organizations operating in the area and shares with relevant people at WCH Lebanon Ensures child protection concerns are shared with relevant staff (Programme Manager, Project Coordinator and Child Protection Specialist)   Result: A case management plan for each child is developed, implemented, monitored and adjusted in such a way that the cases are managed until closure within a set timeframe and work-plan.   Knowledge and Experience   Accredited social work degree or other social science degree with relevant case management experience At least 2 years of experience in case work; Good understanding of the local context and social welfare and legal system for child protection services in Lebanon; Previous experience working with children/refuges/vulnerable populations; Proven experience engaging with different target groups from all backgrounds (children, families, local and international organization, government, etc.).   Skills and Competencies   Strong communication skills Fluency in Arabic Strong English skills Flexibility Cultural sensitivity Confidentiality   “Commitment to the vision and goals of War Child Holland in Lebanon, including adherence to the Child Safety Policy, is essential”   http://war-child-lebanon.onlinevacatures.nl/en/Vacancy/Apply/49676