Social Worker

• Provide integrated protection services—including GBV response, child protection case management, general protection, and basic psychosocial support—to individuals and communities affected by the Ebola outbreak
• Conduct community outreach, identification, case management, and referral activities in assigned communities and health zones
• Map protection risks, vulnerable individuals, and available services, and maintain an up-to-date referral directory
• Conduct regular analyses of risks related to GBV, exploitation, child labor, and family separation
• Work with community structures and facilitate dialogues on risks, stigma, GBV, and safe referral pathways
• Train and build the capacity of community actors on risk identification, Psychological First Aid, safe referrals, and safeguarding
• Ensure identification and first-line response for GBV survivors, including active listening, information provision, Psychological First Aid, and safety planning
• Refer individuals to appropriate health, psychosocial, legal, and shelter services
• Identify and assess children at risk; provide child protection case management, home visits, community follow-up, and parenting support
• Facilitate access to protection cash assistance and dignity kits for vulnerable individuals and families
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential case records in accordance with IRC data protection protocols
• Conduct follow-up visits and adapt referrals as needs evolve
• Prepare weekly reports, activity reports, and field visit notes
• Support MEAL activities, data collection, and community feedback mechanisms
• Coordinate with MHPSS, Health, and RCCE teams, local authorities, community leaders, and service providers
• Comply with safeguarding policies, Ebola-related IPC protocols, PPE use, hand hygiene, and safe distancing requirements
• Report safeguarding, security, and safety concerns
• Participate in trainings, briefings, and coordination meetings
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

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