Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)

Job description:

YOUR ROLE

If you are a passionate, solution-oriented, creative, and proactive professional with excellent communication skills, then the role of a Social Worker at the COAF (Children of Armenia Charitable Fund) SMART Center of Lori region is an ideal opportunity for you. Your key responsibilities will include:

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Job responsibilities

YOUR TEAM

Taking on the role of Social Worker means you'll be an essential part of the COAF Village Programs team. You'll work under the direct supervision of both the COAF Social Work Manager and the Child and Family Services Coordinator at the Lori COAF SMART Center, benefiting from their guidance and support․

Case management (70%)

• Identify residents and families in COAF SMART Center’s target villages who are facing risks, and facilitate their referral to the Center.
• Develop individualized development plans for families within the village, oversee the implementation process, ensure service quality, and apply a multidisciplinary approach.
• Establish and maintain a supportive network to aid in the implementation of development plans.
• Provide operational support to the COAF SMART Center.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly monitoring of houses built in Debed and Dsegh villages as part of the “Housing for Artsakhians” project, and compile comprehensive reports.
• Organize introductory sessions on fundamental human rights for new students at the COAF SMART Center.

Community development (30%)

• Participate in community development projects within the SMART Center target villages conducted by COAF.
• Plan and execute training sessions addressing various prevalent social issues within the communities.
• Assist in the execution of projects aimed at fostering development and mitigating social problems.
• Propose and organize community events aligned with international days to raise awareness, promote social responsibility, and underscore the significance of professional services offered.
• Conduct regular assessments of the socio-economic landscape of settlements and households, identifying community strengths and resources.
• Facilitate the formation of volunteer groups and provide guidance to empower them in implementing social initiatives within the community.

Required qualifications

YOU

We're expecting your best and require that:

YOU KNOW

• Be aware of the social protection system, social policy and legal framework of RA, have higher education in Social Work (BA and/or MA).
• Armenian, verbal & written.
• Non-formal education methodology.
• Formal education and Health policies of Armenia.

YOU CAN

• Provide high-quality Social Work services, drawing from your three years of experience in the field.
• Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize G Suite and other relevant working platforms proficiently.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, prioritize tasks, and effectively multitask.
• Analyze and work with data to inform decision-making and interventions.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Communicate persuasively and clearly, both verbally and in writing, to effectively present information and engage with stakeholders..

YOU ARE

• An action taker, changemaker & a fighter.
• A creative & out-of-the-box thinker.
• Open-minded & critical.
• Responsible & accountable.
• Media-literate.
• Socially responsible.
• A lifelong learner.

Required candidate level: Mid level

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