IOM operates Five Accommodation Centers for Unaccompanied Minors (Shelters) providing accommodation and access to services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC). Besides accommodation, the following services are provided to the beneficiaries: addressing basic needs, catering, hygiene, legal counselling, and information about life opportunities in Greece, interpretation, psychosocial support, medical support, Greek learning programs, learning support, organization of intercultural activities, work and career guidance.

Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator or his/her designate and the direct supervision of the Shelter Coordinator, the successful candidate will support activities related to the above project in the assigned Shelter.

As a Social Worker of the Accommodation Center, the successful candidate will undertake on the following:
1. Take the social history of the unaccompanied child.
2. Develop and update service mapping.

3. Refer children to any services or social programs needed (health, education, provision of activities, vocational education, and training), based on their individual needs.
4. Refer the unaccompanied child to the psychologist of the facility, as needed.

5. Organize group and one-on-one sessions for the social support of the children, solving challenges that may arise during their accommodation, satisfying their requests or meeting their needs.
6. Support the development of the children’s social network, through the development of partnerships and functional relations with the local community (participation in sports clubs or creative employment workshops). Assist children with all necessary information to access local services.
7. Support the continuous development of the abilities of each child, aiming at their gradual autonomy and the subsequent smooth transition to adulthood.
8. Complete and post on the website www.anynet.gr the Individual Family Rehabilitation Plan of the child
As a Case Worker assigned specific children, the successful candidate will undertake on the following:
1. In collaboration with the rest of the team, implement necessary actions for the achievement of the objectives of the Individual Action Plan in accordance with the best interests of the child.
2. In collaboration with the child’s Guardian, conduct Best Interest Assessments (BIA) or prepare other similar reports and identify the needs and vulnerabilities of unaccompanied children.
3. Keep and update the individual file of the child. Collect all information regarding the medical, psychosocial, and educational history, the legal status from all available sources and respective professionals, including the information provided by the child.
4. Collect and monitor all the required beneficiaries’ documentation, on a monthly basis, for donor purposes.
5. Support the child in the Accommodation Center entry process, explain and discuss the rules of accommodation. Be their stable contact person and meet with the child at least once a week. Inform the child in advance of who will be responsible in case of each of your absences or leave.
6. Support the child in the smooth integration in activities inside or outside the Shelter.
7. In collaboration with trained Shelter staff and external actors, inform and train the children with the aim of strengthening them against any form of mental, sexual or other physical abuse and neglect, preventing dangerous situations, and learning how to react in the event of such situations.
8. Plan and perform necessary actions to prepare the children for their departure from the Accommodation Center and completion of their accommodation.
General support of Accommodation Center activities:
1. Escort the unaccompanied children (Asylum Service, Medical appointments or urgent, school, indoor and outdoor activities).
2. Distribute food, clothing, and personal hygiene kits to the children, according to their needs, in cooperation with the rest of the staff employed in the Shelter, if needed.
3. Reinforce the Accommodation Center rules at all times.
4. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements