CP Case Worker

Project Overview

Akkar Network for Development (AND) has been working in Akkar for more than 8 years with women, youth and local authorities to promote the well-being of the community. In addition to other interventions in the area AND is currently working on child protection , especially in the most deprived areas of Akkar (in partnership with War Child Holland and Plan International),  by providing  education support, extra-curricular activities,  and psychosocial interventions.

Areas of Responsibility: CP Case worker

The CP Caseworker should: 

Support in the identification, assessment, documentation, referral (to relevant services) and follow-up of at-risk children and families ;

Ensure that all high risk cases are immediately reported to the direct line manager;

Maintain regular communication with other service providers; 

Provide information and advise the beneficiaries on existing social services and how to access them. 

Remain abreast of developments in the field of service provisions this includes maintaining and updating spreadsheet with mapped services and focal points for service provisions;

Communicate regularly with the line Manager for updates on achievements and challenges in the field;

Support in/ provide structured psychosocial support services; 

Recommended skills:

Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,

Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Minimum education, training and experience requirements to qualify for the position:

Technical diploma or degree in social work, human rights, or related degree preferred

Minimum of 3 years’ experience of implementing child protection programs, preferable social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings

Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children

Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting. 

Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, English speaking is a plus   

Staunch advocate of child protection and child rights.

Work Environment:

75% field work and 25% Office work.

Position requires availability and willingness to work outside regular office hours occasionally.