Social Worker / Türkiye Program

Job code: 2409GZTP02

Background:

Gülümseme ve Zeytin Yardimlaşma ve Dayanişma Derneği  GvZ (Basmeh and Zeitooneh) is a non-governmental, non-profit civil society organization that has been supporting the most marginalized, desperate, and affected people since 2014. From the beginning, GvZ believes that its role is to create ways to empower those affected by developing their skills and reviving their sense of humanity and dignity. Through its community centers, GvZ provides women, youth, and marginalized groups with various humanitarian services such as relief aid, protection, education programs, and communication with other humanitarian actors on advocating for essential issues to bring to light. To this end, GvZ strives to continue honing people’s skills to participate in peacebuilding and actively advocate for a democracy that reflects a diverse and socially connected society.

2. Purpose:

Social Worker (Case Worker) will provide comprehensive case management services to children. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating individual cases, ensuring that beneficiaries receive appropriate support, services, and resources to address their needs.
The social worker will report to the project manager and coordinate closely with peace education facilitators of GvZ’s peacebuilding center.

3. Responsibilities:

• Communicating with the families of children who will come to Peace Education and work closely with other Peace Education facilitators and make external case referrals.
• Case Management & Referral: Conduct assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide ongoing case management to children and make referrals for other service providers/stakeholders.
• Service Map: The Social Worker is expected to keep the Service Map updated, and regularly confirm the services provided by other organizations and stakeholders.
• Training the Peace Education Team: Refers to educating and equipping Peace Education facilitators with the necessary skills and knowledge to recognize cases that need children and how to refer them.
•  Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with national and organizational policies. Prepare regular reports on case management activities and outcomes.
• Community Engagement: Engage with community leaders, stakeholders, and partners to identify needs, raise awareness, and mobilize resources for beneficiaries.
• Compliance: Ensure that organizational policies, donor requirements, and relevant legal frameworks conduct all activities.

4. Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or In/ Social Sciences.
• At least 2 years of experience in social work, case management and/or working directly with children and youths in psycho-social support, peacebuilding, protection or related roles, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian context.
• Good Knowledge about case referral (External referrals)
• Language: Proficiency in Arabic and Turkish, -English is an asset
• Knowledge about child protection and safeguarding.
• Proficiency in national and international child legislation, case management processes and the ability to prioritize child welfare
• Knowledge about and familiarity with the context of the area of implementation (Gaziantep) particularly refugees/ migrants needs.
• Participating in volunteer activities with children.

5. Key Performance Indicators and Competencies

Key Performance Indicators:

• Case Management and external referrals mainly
• Follow up The Cases and Close coordination with Team members.
• Keeping updated the Service mapping
• Creating a referral system
• Training the team on identification and referral for case management.
• Support to the facilitators in the sessions

6. Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Flexibility in working hours and willingness to work in volatile environments.

7. Application Process:

If you meet the required qualifications and conditions, we kindly request you to submit your electronic application including your CV through the following link: Application Form. or by clicking on the Application button above.

8. Deadline:
The deadline for submitting applications is before 15.09.2024.
GvZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Although the advertisement is still in progress, we are eager to kickstart the selection process. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to submit their CVs promptly as we will begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews in advance. Early submissions are highly encouraged to ensure consideration for this opportunity.

For inquiries about this application process, please contact info@gvz-tur.org