Cash for Protection Assistant - Beirut
Assess referred cases for protection cash assistance
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Overview
Assess referred cases for protection cash assistance
You have:
- At least 2 years of experience in conducting field assessments and/or case management.
- Experience working with refugee population preferred.
- Preferable cash programs experience.
- Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
- Arabic fluency required.
- Ability to communicate and write clearly in English strongly preferred.
Job Description
The Cash for protection assistant reports to the CASH for Protection Officer. He /She will be responsible for assessing referred cases against relevant criteria for protection cash assistance in the Beirut and Mount Lebanon areas.
Major Responsibilities: Major responsibilities of the Cash assistant are listed below:
- Act as a focal point for receiving CASH for protection referrals of individuals and families identified by front-liners. - Conduct household visits to assess the needs of referred individuals and families and assess their eligibility for protection cash assistance linked to education outcomes. - Ensure complete and updated documentation related to each individual case. - Discuss selected cases’ eligibility with Protection and Cash Team leader. - Regular update of program database, manage, file and store data, ensuring confidentiality of information collected/services provided. - Ensure efficient communication and coordination with IRC different sectors field teams. - Participate in weekly meetings, prepare, and submit weekly and monthly work plans in a timely manner to Protection and Cash team leader. - Conduct short term outcomes of assisted cases on time.
Qualifications
Work Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience in conducting field assessments and/or case management. - Experience working with refugee population preferred. - Preferable cash programs experience.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, and safety of clients at all times. - Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility. - Ability to work autonomously, take initiative and responsibly escalate issues. - Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment. - Flexibility in working overtime when needed and ability to handle pressure well. - Good computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Education: Bachelor/Degree in Social work, Counseling, Psychology, or another related field
Language Skills: Arabic fluency required, ability to communicate and write clearly in English strongly preferred.
Working Environment:
Combination of Standard office working environment (40%) and field trips (60%).
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you conducted a field assessment and what you learned from it? | The interviewer is looking to assess your practical experience and learning process during field assessments. | Provide specific details about the assessment, the challenges faced, and the insights gained. |
| How do you ensure confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information? | This question aims to understand your ethical approach and respect for client privacy. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced while working with a refugee population and how you handled it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage your time effectively when working on multiple cases? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you worked successfully as part of a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 3 years ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
rescue.org
