Social Worker

Provide psychosocial support and case management for young adults.

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Overview

Provide psychosocial support and case management for young adults.

You have:

  • Technical diploma or degree in social work, including a license to practice and registration in the Association of Social Workers of Greece.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in social work, case management, and provision of psychosocial support to women and unaccompanied children, ideally in humanitarian or development settings.
  • Previous experience in institutions/shelters/accommodation schemes highly desirable.
  • Fluency in Greek and English is required.
  • Proven understanding of working with women/children/persons with disabilities.
  • Personal qualities: Great teammate, adaptable, flexible, network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in a cross-cultural setting.
  • Strong negotiation and coordination skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Cultural awareness and ability to establish relationships quickly with a wide variety of people.
  • Digital literacy: Knowledge of MS Office, Internet, Outlook, and proficiency with new technologies required.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging case you've managed and how you approached it? This assesses your problem-solving and critical thinking skills in real-life scenarios. Discuss a specific case, outlining the challenges faced and the steps taken to support the individual.
How do you prioritize your tasks when you have multiple clients with urgent needs? This question evaluates your time management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a situation where a client is resistant to receiving help? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to achieve a client-focused goal. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org