Careers

THE LEBANESE ASSOCIATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF MALTA/ ORDER OF MALTA LEBANON HAS A VACANCY FOR SOCIAL WORKERS

ABOUT US

The Order of Malta Lebanon has been operating in the health and social welfare sectors since 1957. It manages a network of 30 projects serving the most vulnerable populations, across the Lebanese territory including primary healthcare centers, mobile medical units, elderly day care centers, hosting centers for the differently abled and projects for the displaced and refugees as well as an agro-humanitarian project within the catchment areas of its centers.

The Order of Malta Lebanon has developed a comprehensive multi-annual program to strengthen its social, agricultural and health services as well as its structures.

In this framework, the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta / Order of Malta Lebanon is looking for experienced

Social Worker

LOCATIONS 

Jezzin – South

SUMMARY 

The Social worker support families and individuals with specific needs to cope with challenges they are facing in their lives and improve their psychological and social status.

The social worker prepares, plans, implements, and finally evaluates special programs aiming at achieving a comprehensive, continuous social development and wellbeing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Map the available services in areas of intervention (Health, Education, livelihoods, etc.….), and update the service mapping periodically.

·       Carry out social, psychological and health care assessment needs in alignment with the medical and social strategies.

·       Log all activity data on Phenics and corresponding data sheets. 

·       Formulate a social intervention plan and implement activities within the scope of the center's outreach services in alignment with OML projects

·       Conduct initial assessment of potential beneficiaries / beneficiaries situation to determine social and economic needs through case-studies, interview techniques and other professional tools and create beneficiaries’ files and databases

·       Identify situations that need to be followed up, value needs and organize support (including distribution of aids when available). 

·       Ensure that all “in need” cases are identified and addressed. 

·       Offer information, support and referral for incoming people seeking help

·       Manage cases in collaboration with multi-disciplinary specialists (psychologists, psychiatrists, …) and deliver related assessments 

·       Document, maintain and store records according to policies, regulations and procedures in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of the information (recording cases of abuse and domestic violence etc.)

·       Discuss with specialty doctors special cases of individuals refusing treatment with the treating doctors, and work to improve communication between patient and treatment team

·       Report suspected cases of child and/or adult abuse, violence, neglect and exploitation

·       Provide legal information and refer patients to appropriate counselors and legal aid

·       Administer social visits and medical homecare visits to beneficiaries

·       Coordinate with social team for implementation of OML activities 

·       Report to OML Social Coordinator on all related tasks

·       Participate in multidisciplinary teams and meetings on specific topics such as child protection, mental health, 3rd age, women empowerment

·       Attend training sessions, meeting and supervisions in order to maintain and enhance knowledge and meet certification and / or credentialing standards when relevant

·       Prepare weekly and monthly reports related to the progress of the activities and their effectiveness

QUALIFICATIONS 

·       Bachelor degree in Social work. Master degree is a plus.

·       A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a social worker including social needs assessment

·       Excellent communication skills, collaboration and teamwork

·       Fluency in Arabic and English, French is a plus

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

HOW TO APPLY

Kindly send your resume to recrutement@ordredemalteliban.org specifying the position name in the subject by October 30th, 2025

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.