Social worker for PSS activities in Tulkarem area (National)

Implementation of PSS Activities (Group Sessions):

• Children:  conduct structured PSS sessions for children groups (ages 6-10 and 11-12), ensuring engaging and age-appropriate activities. 

• Youth:  facilitate psychosocial support sessions for youth groups (ages 13-25), with a specific focus on female youth and age-segregated subgroups. 

• Caregivers:  conduct parenting skills and support sessions for caregivers to improve their wellbeing and child-rearing practices. 

• Teachers: facilitate psychosocial debriefing and support sessions for teachers working with displaced children to prevent burnout and provide tools for classroom management. 

• Recreational Events: organize and lead recreational integration activities in schools to promote social cohesion between displaced and local students. 

Case Management & Referrals:

• Identify individual cases of children or adults requiring specialized protection or mental health support during group activities.

• Refer complex cases to the PSS Specialist or specialized service providers in accordance with the project’s referral pathways.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines in handling all sensitive information.

Distribution & Logistics Support:

• Support the distribution of PSS kits and essential items (food, clothes, educational supplies) to identified families and children.

• Ensure that the distribution process is organized, dignified, and equitable.

• Conduct needs assessments to identify the most vulnerable beneficiaries eligible for material support.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Collect daily data on attendance and feedback from participants (children, youth, parents).

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all sessions and beneficiaries.

• Submit weekly field reports to the PSS Specialist, highlighting achievements, challenges, and case trends.

• Document success stories and best practices observed during the sessions.

Safeguarding & Child Protection:

• Actively integrate safeguarding principles into all daily activities.

• Ensure a safe environment for all participants during sessions.

• Immediately report any safeguarding concerns or suspicions of abuse following the organizational reporting procedure.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a strictly related field.

Experience: 

• Minimum 2-3 years of practical experience as a social worker or PSS facilitator, preferably with NGOs. 

• Proven experience in facilitating group sessions for children, youth, and adults.

• Experience in identification and referral of protection cases.

Languages: 

• Levantine Arabic: native/fluent (Essential). 

• English: good working knowledge is an asset.

• Facilitation Skills: ability to engage groups of children and adults effectively. 

• Empathy & Active Listening: strong ability to listen and support vulnerable individuals without judgment and with context specific cultural sensitiveness. 

• Organizational Skills: ability to manage multiple sessions across different locations. 

• Ethics: deep understanding of confidentiality, humanitarian principles, and "Do No Harm". 

• Resilience: ability to work in difficult field conditions and manage personal stress.