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Catholic Relief Services
EMECA/Euro Zone
Greece Outreach Program

Position Title: Project Officer- Social Worker
Department: UIA
Job Location: Athens, Greece
Reports To: HFU Team Leader

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) was founded in 1943 by the US Catholic Conference of Bishops States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. CRS has been working in Greece since 2015 in response to the refugee and migrant crisis, working in partnership with the national and local diocesan Caritas organizations in Greece.

CRS has been awarded to put into practice an integration project called Curing the Limbo, aiming to implement a dynamic and innovative model for integration that allows refugees to become socially active. This can be achieved through attending courses in Greek, English, Creative Expression and ICT, gaining access to affordable housing, and receiving professional counseling services tailored to their needs. Refugees are thus integrated in the life of the city, by interacting with active citizen groups and participating in public events held in the neighbourhoods of Athens. In coming together, the refugees and the city exit their “limbo” state, boosting activity, cooperation, and co-existence.

Curing the Limbo (2018-2021) is a European pilot program of the city of Athens implemented with the strategic partnership of the University of Athens, the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (ADDMA). This project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the Urban Innovative Actions (UIA) initiative

Further details can be found at https://curingthelimbo.gr/

Job Summary:

As a social worker, you will provide social support services to facilitate the achievement of program objectives. You will be responsible for supporting the integration process of program beneficiaries by providing social support, information and referrals to specialized services internally and externally.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of a psychosocial support Action Plan.
• Identify social, legal, psychosocial, socio-economic and administrative needs of program beneficiaries.
• Provide information and advice on internal program activities and external services.
• Provide referral/support to internal program activities and external services.
• Follow up on all cases that are attended.
• Keep record and statistics of daily activities as well as follow up each case handled.
• Collate and analyze statistics collected and contribute with inputs to regular project reports.

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in social work (ΠΕ/ΤE)
• License to practice profession
• At least 3 years working experience with vulnerable groups and different nationalities.
• Good knowledge of the Greek social system and services for vulnerable groups.
• Capacity to carry out case management, assessment and support planning.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Required Languages - Greek and English
Travel – N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate or Doctoral degree
• Arabic and/or Farsi/ and/or French are considered an asset.
• Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Staff supervision experience a plus.
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: University of Athens, Psychosocial service staff, Programming staff, Partner staff

External: Municipal and other NGO social services and social workers

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

CVs have to be sent in English with email to

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with subject Project Officer- Social Worker.