Social Worker/psychosocial Activity Coordinator- Refugee Youth (Males)

Amel Association is looking for a self-motivated, dynamic, flexible and experienced social worker to join the team for the program "Support to Iraqi Refugees" to work with male, refugee youth-a project funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The position will be based in the Amel Community Center in Haret Hreik and is full time position.   Social Worker/Psychosocial Activity Coordinator for Male Refugee Youth   Tasks and duties   Coordinate psychosocial activities for adolescents, youth and men: -          Assess the needs and priorities of the targeted beneficiaries and define suitable activities based on a community-based participatory approach; -          Select and recruit the required trainers for psycho-social activities; -          Follow-up attendance to the sessions, report absences and propose appropriate measures when needed; -          Follow and implement work plan activities related to psychosocial needs of refugees   Social counseling: -          Arrange social counseling for one-on-one cases, namely adults (young men) seeking for assistance in educational and social field; -          Develop and conduct group counselling sessions -          Create, develop and maintain an appropriate network of institutions, NGOs and relevant partners in the concerned field of activity; -          Organize referrals and follow-up cases for individuals that need specialized care.   Monitoring and Evaluation: -          Create and maintain a file for each participant of activities -          Organize a monthly meeting with teachers and trainers -          Update knowledge management system/database after every activity conducted   Outreach: -           Conducting field visits at least once a month to gain better understanding of beneficiary population -          Conduct participatory assessments -          Identify youth and men in need of psycho-social support and provide them with appropriate activities -          Support the Educational Coordinator in identifying youth and men in need of life skills and vocational trainings and educational support.   Reporting / Meetings: -      Prepare regular reports and update Head of Center and Program Coordinator on activities as requested -      Provide support in the preparation of quarterly reports -      Attend and actively participate to weekly staff meeting; -      Participate, as requested, in workshops and coordination meetings intended to build networks in the area of work and improve professional knowledge and skills relevant to assigned responsibilities.   Other duties: -          Assist Management staff in planning, budgeting monitoring, evaluation and follow up on all activities of the community center; -          Mobilize community support and participation in the various community based activities; -          Perform other duties as may be assigned.   Qualifications: -         Degree in social work or related field. -         Minimum 5 years experience as a social worker. Preference for experience with refugee and disadvantaged populations and/or NGOs. -        Experience organizing and coordinating activities -        Familiarity with refugees -        Familiarity with community based approach