; Job Description
Job Title :  ;  ;  ;  ;  ;  ;  ; Case Manager Child Protection
Reports to :  ;  ;   ;  ; Child Protection Team Leader
Location :  ;  ;  ;  ;  ;   ;  ; Irbid
BACKGROUND
International Medical Corps is a global , humanitarian , nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs . Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses , International Medical Corps is a private , voluntary , nonpolitical , nonsectarian organization . Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide . By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk , and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations , International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self -reliance .
JOB SUMMARY
Child protection is the prevention of and response to abuse , neglect , exploitation and violence against children . Child protection case management is the process of helping individual children and families through direct social -work -type support , and managing information well . Within child protection case management , there should be appropriate involvement of children throughout the process , as well as full consideration of the best interests of the child .
The role of Child Protection Case Manager is to promote quality and effective outcomes through communication and the provision of appropriate resources to meet an individual child &rsquo ;s needs . The process includes comprehensive assessment , planning , implementation , coordination , monitoring and overall evaluation of individual children &rsquo ;s needs .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply guiding principles in working with children , being guided by the best interest of the child in all actions at all times .
- Familiarity with child development and children &rsquo ;s wellbeing
- Communicate and work effectively and appropriately with children of various ages and their families , including those who have experienced very difficult situations
- Assess risks , needs and strengths and develop the appropriate response in consultation with the child and /or his caregiver (s )
- Collaborate with clients to plan , implement , monitor , and amend individualized services that promote clients &rsquo ; strengths , advance clients &rsquo ; wellbeing , and help clients achieve their goals . Plans shall be based on meaningful assessments and shall have specific attainable , measurable objectives .
- Work with children , families and carers to implement the actions determined through planning to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety , stability and development of the child . This includes directly guiding , encouraging and supporting the child and family while monitoring impacts and outcomes
- Conduct safety planning with clients , working in collaboration with the client &rsquo ;s family (if /when appropriate ) and other agencies to manage the identified risks
- Be the contact point for needs assessment and follow up
- Provide and coordinate services and follow -up of service provision
- Lead or participate in case conferences and family meetings with other professionals
- Document all case management activities in the appropriate client record in a timely manner , using the CPIMS + as a database and case management tool
- Advocate for the rights , decisions , strengths , and needs of children and families and promote their access to resources , supports , and services
- Promote collaboration among colleagues and organizations to enhance service delivery and facilitate client goal attainment .
- Provide and facilitate access of the client to culturally sensitive and competent services
- Evaluate client satisfaction and quality of care provided
- Ensure involvement of local authorities , community leaders , and community groups in creating community based protection mechanisms
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior management staff as required ; contribute to donor reports and internal IMC reports as required
- Perform other job -related duties as requested by Supervisor .
- Other duties as assigned . The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive .
International Medical Corps is committed to child safeguarding and expects all employees to strictly adhere to the values and principles of the International Medical Corps Child Safeguarding Policy .
Qualifications and experience :
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work , Psychology , Counseling , Social Science or related field
- Work experience in a relevant field is desired
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience in working with children
Compliance & ; Ethics
Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps . As applicable to the position , maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps &rsquo ; and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards .  ; Conducts work with the highest level of integrity . Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values .
The duties and responsibilities listed are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive .
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race , color , religion , sex , sexual orientation , national or ethnic origin , age , disability or status as a veteran .
This job description is subject to periodic review and adjustment in order to achieve IMC &rsquo ;s goals in Jordan , and any changes to JD will be discussed and agreed