Social Worker at Secours Islamique France (SIF)

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Founded in , Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a NGO devoted to social and humanitarian assistance and development aid in France and the world. SIF is a 23 year-old NGO guided by the Islamic values of solidarity and respect for human dignity and by the humanitarian principles of neutrality, independence and impartiality. These principles ensure that relief reaches all people in need, whilst respecting their diversity – whether cultural, religious or social and without expecting anything in return. SIF runs field missions in 16 countries throughout South-East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Haiti, emergency aid projects, development programmes and advocacy initiatives in four main fields: Water and Sanitation, Childhood Protection, Food Security and Social action to the most vulnerable in France (social patrols, housing insert, etc.) and employs more than people worldwide. Islamic Relief France (SIF) believes in a benevolent world where basic needs of vulnerable people are met. MISSION Islamic Relief France dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poor in France and worldwide. It intervenes where humanitarian and social needs required by the mobilization of emergency relief and the implementation of development programs. Thus, our preferred areas of concern Aid and Food Security , Water, hygiene and sanitation and childhood abroad, the fight against exclusion and poverty in France. VALUES Islamic Relief France inspired by the values ​​of Islam, those of solidarity and respect for human dignity, it places at the center of its concerns. He calls, through its commitment, values ​​and missions, building a human solidarity that transcends differences and borders. PRINCIPLES • Neutrality • Independence • Impartiality • Respect • Responsibility These are the principles of humanitarian action that Islamic Relief France is committed to respect since its creation. Each of these principles ensures the people support, while respecting the diversity – cultural, religious, social – and in fairness.Position Duties & Responsibilities:The Social Worker will be a key team member in the implementation of the child protection and education project, this is a child rights championing project. S/he will proactively work with households that will be participating in the project, including school and home visits, develop the needed plans, case management, and other non-exhaustive activities. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Social Worker will; Act as a social service provider for SIF selected orphans in the targeted areas;Carry out data entry related to all social Work activities;Attend all meetings relating to social work for the education and child protection project;Provide translation services between SIF staff and clients as required;Assist orphans within the SIF program to adapt to their situations effectively;Participate in the baseline and end-line assessments during the project period.Conduct needs assessments and file the necessary reports;Assist during the orphan registration process using SIF’s orphan selection criteria;Contribute to the identification of orphans eligible for the sponsorship program and diagnose their situation;Contribute to the updating of the mapping of organizations/services (State/civil society, CBOs, etc.) present in the area (Who? Does what? Where? etc.) and establish, if necessary, collaboration to improve the care of orphans and avoid duplicationIdentify the orphan’s needs (e.g. academic, social, health, etc.), develop an action plan to meet them (information, referrals to other services, etc.), support and monitor its implementationOrganize regular home visits of sponsored orphans (frequency to be adapted according to the level of vulnerability: minimum 1 per month);Provide and/or coordinate psychosocial support for orphans and immediate family members;Regularly inform the coordination of the project on the health of sponsored orphans and transmit information on critical/urgent cases without delay;Inform and sensitize families on family practices essential to ensure the harmonious development of the orphan (health, nutrition, wash, child protection, etc.):Follow-up on the use of the allowances provided by the project for the education and welfare of sponsored orphans;Monitor and evaluate the situation of orphans and their families (through regular home visits, meetings with teachers, etc.)Create and update the orphan’s individual file (contact details, family situation, location, social life, difficulties and problems encountered, measures taken, etc.)Keep orphans’ families informed about the project (objectives, activities, results achieved, etc.)Forward communications from sponsors to beneficiaries;Organize social, recreational and educational activities for orphans and other children in the community;Contribute to the evaluation of the sponsorship program and in particular its impact on the individual situation of orphansCollect the information necessary for reporting on orphans and capitalizing on the program (lessons learned and good practices);Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisors. Qualifications and education requirements Bachelor degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or related field.3 years’ minimum experience working with vulnerable communities;Good interpersonal skills;Strong cross-cultural communication is very important including ability to lead and work with a team.Excellent written and oral communication skill.Excellent command of English;Understanding of local context within the areas of project implementation;Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office, especially Ms Excel and Ms Word. ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE Respect and promote SIF’s Policies and Agree to comply with SIF Code of Conduct and ensures Child Safeguarding standards are upheld.Report to your line manager any discrepancies of SIF’s policies among the team or partnersMaintain confidentiality at all times.