Description
IOM invites applications for a Social Worker to support activities related to the operation of Accommodation Centers for Unaccompanied Minors (Shelters) in Athens, Greece.
The successful candidate will take care of and be responsible for the orderly operation of the assigned Accommodation Center. Key responsibilities include:
- Taking the social history of unaccompanied children
- Facilitating access to community services, social programs, and vocational education and training opportunities
- Organizing group and one-on-one sessions for social support
- Supporting the development of children's social networks and partnerships with the local community
- Assisting children with information to access local services
- Monitoring the vaccination schedule of each minor
- Implementing the responsibilities of the reference person (Case Worker assigned specific children)
The Social Worker will also undertake tasks as a Case Worker, including:
- Implementing necessary actions for the achievement of the objectives of the Individual Action Plan
- Conducting Best Interest Assessments (BIA) or preparing similar reports
- Keeping and updating the individual file of the child
- Collecting and monitoring beneficiaries' documentation
- Supporting the child in the Accommodation Center entry process and being their stable contact person
Requirements:
- University degree in Social Work from an accredited academic institution
- Master's degree in the above field an advantage
- Licensed Social Worker
- Membership with the Association of Greek Social Workers
- Minimum one year of relevant experience desirable
- Previous experience working with children considered an asset
Skills:
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Good level of computer literacy
- Ability to work under difficult conditions
- Willingness to work in morning or evening shifts, during holidays and weekends, as well as night emergencies
- Valid driver's license with at least five years of driving experience would be an advantage
Languages:
- Fluency in Greek (oral and written) required
- Working knowledge of English or French required (oral and written)