Social worker

The social worker will be responsible for referring cases to internal and external relevant services based on needs, receive referrals from other stakeholders and follow up on the service provision.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

  1. Collect data and referrals from the field staff (educators, lactation specialists…)
  2. Refer cases internally and/or to relevant services as needed (health services, cash assistance…)
  3. Receive referrals from others stakeholders
  4. Contact the beneficiaries to collect information when needed.
  5. Follow up on the referred cases to ensure their access to the right services
  6. Make sure that informed consent has been obtained from beneficiaries before undertaking any action or referral
  7. Ensure timely reporting of the activities to the supervisor
  8. Perform other duties as required or assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): 

  • Good organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good analytical skills
  • Ability to communicate with vulnerable populations.
  • Dynamic personality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English.

Experience:  

  • 2-3 years of work experience as social worker
  • Previous experience in working with vulnerable populations is an advantage.

Working Conditions

  • Stationed at IOCC office (Beirut)
Intervention Sectors
Health
Location
  • Lebanon
Application Deadline
Organisation
International Orthodox Christian Charities
Salary Range
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines

To apply, qualified applicants should send a resume or CV to: lebrecruit@iocc.org. To ensure the timely review of your resume, please insert "Social Worker” in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please don’t wait for the last date to apply, as IOCC might start interviews before the deadline. Preferable that candidate resides in the areas of concern. IOCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a professional and diverse workforce.

IOCC has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries and staff. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during working hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.

Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
2 to 3 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
B.Sc. in social work or any other relevant field
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No