Case Worker - Tripoli (2 Positions)

ROLE PURPOSE: Under the direct supervision of the Child Protection Coordinator (and overall guidance of the Child Protection Program Manager) the Child Protection Assistant (Case worker) will be responsible for implementing activities related to case management and alterative care, targeting vulnerable children and families including refugees, returnees and host- families. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:   The key roles and responsibilities for the Child Protection Assistant (Case Worker) are:   Be responsible for the identification, assessment, documentation and referral (to relevant services) and follow-up of at-risk children and families. Conducting regular visits to schools and CFS to work with teachers and animators on the identification and referral of at risk-children. Provide information and arrange social counseling for individual cases, namely children and adolescents at risk and parents in need of support. Provide information and advise the beneficiaries on existing social services and how to access them. Facilitate, collect and report information regarding the overall situation of child protection risks to refugee children, children of host-families and returnees and other vulnerable/at-risk children. Submit reports weekly reports concerning implemented outreach activities and cases. Participate in weekly case management and coordination meetings. Maintain files, registers, computer databases and records in paper or electronic format. Work as a member of a team ensuring fluid communication of relevant information in order to make sure that a proper management of the case is preserved. Work across different contexts, including local communities, informal settlements, community spaces etc with a particular focus on outreach work and support in identification, referral and case management of the most vulnerable children (in line with organizational strategy). Ensure a strict adherence to the principles of child protection and child safeguarding at all times, including respect for confidentiality and always acting in the best interests of the child. Comply with Save the Children policies and practices with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Degree in Social Work (desirable), or degree social sciences or development. Experience in working with at-risk children and families, ideally experience in case management. Experience in community mobilisation and conducting outreach activities. Experience in project and team management (desirable). Commitment  to  and  understanding  of  Save  the  Children’s  aims,  values  and principles  including rights-based approaches. Understanding of social welfare systems and child protection mechanisms. Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, and either English or French (desirable). Ability to write weekly and monthly reports, develop schedules and collect data. Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in the event of major emergencies.   APPLICATION PROCESS  Please note that the closing date for applications is: March 15, 2015                    The selection committee will review all applications as they are received. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. No further information will be given over the phone.   Please note: due to the critical nature of this recruitment, applications will be reviewed as they are received and successful candidates contacted on an on-going basis.  Internal Applicants are given priority in the recruitment process.   STARTING DATE: Immediate.  We’re looking for people who can start as soon as possible or within the next few weeks.   Each application package should include the following: •           Job title for the role you are applying for in subject header of the email •           Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information •           CV (including detailed work experience, education/degrees)  –  3pages maximum •           Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information) •           Kindly do not send supporting certificates and documents at this stage •           Letter and CV should be saved into one Word or PDF document and sent to Lebanonhrt@savethechildren.org   Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.