Social worker for CONCORDIA Ali Ibra Centre, Gjakova

a project of the ASSOCIATION CONCORDIA PROJEKTE SOCIALE KOSOVO

Background

The ASSOCIATION CONCORDIA Projekte Sociale is a non-governmental organization dedicated to helping children, young people, families as well as (socially and ethnically) marginalized groups in need, towards an independent and responsible life. CONCORDIA’s mission statement is to “go where the need is greatest…and where others don’t go”!

A social worker is needed for the new community day centre in Gjakova.

Scope of the job

The social worker at a community-based day centre is responsible for providing comprehensive social services to children, youth and families in the community. This includes assessing individuals' needs, developing and implementing care plans, providing counseling and support, and facilitating access to resources and services. The role requires collaboration with other professionals, community organizations, and service providers to promote the well-being and social inclusion of project participants.

Main responsibilities:

• Evaluation of the program participants of the Ali Ibra community day Centre, using the specific tools for the social worker activity: social surveys, initial evaluations, realization of the personalized intervention plan, evaluation and monitoring;
• Periodically visits families and children who benefit from services, according to the intervention plan or whenever necessary, aimed at identifying their social, economic, legal and housing needs;
• Provides counselling to families with dependent children on their rights and obligations and on the rights of the child;
• Reporting: elaboration of the monthly activity report; periodic updating of program participants' files;
• Organize case meetings with the multidisciplinary team, school teachers and parents using a case management approach;
• Advocate for the rights of the program participants and accompany them to obtain their rights.

A detailed Job Description will be presented and discussed with the final candidate.

The ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
• Has over 1 year of social work experience
• Preferably, valid state license
• Has knowledge about current social and legislative trends and changes
• Has flexibility, enthusiasm, empathy and desire to assume responsibilities
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Openness to work with people from disadvantaged backgrounds and ethnic minorities
• Ability to manage difficult situations, conflict negotiation, mediation between beneficiaries and authorities
• Languages ​​spoken: Albanian (C1 proficiency) and English (C1 proficiency)
• Commits to respect CONCORDIA Child Protection Policy and all the other policies and procedures of the organization
• Driving license category B
• MS Office knowledge - Word, Excel, Power Point, MS outlook

Benefits:

• Employment contract, fixed salary
• Private medical insurance
• Working hours 08.30-16.30
• The opportunity to work in a dedicated multidisciplinary and multiethnic team, where you can innovate and contribute
• Challenging area of ​​activity, with plenty of space for own initiative and development opportunities.

Position start date: June 2024

Duration of the Contract: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Location of duty: Gjakova

Interested persons are asked to send a CV accompanied by a letter of intent by 29.05.2024, to the following e-mail address: office@concordia-kosovo.org

Please mention in the subject of the message: Social worker.

Only candidates who meet the above requirements and are selected for the interview will be contacted.

CONCORDIA is an organization that protects children from any form of abuse or inappropriate behavior and has a functional child protection policy.

Physical and psychological abuse and neglect of children and young beneficiaries of the organization is strictly prohibited! The employee will strictly comply with the Organization's Child Protection Policy and its Code of Conduct, otherwise he/she will bear the consequences provided for in the Law on Labour or the Criminal Code, depending on the results of the investigations carried out internally or by law enforcement authorities.

By applying for this position, you agree to the processing of the submitted data for the purpose of selection.

Before any hiring is made, the candidate will submit:

Two references from previous working places, teachers or other professionals;

Certificate of criminal background check from Kosovo Police;

Certificate of medical report.