Child Protection Caseworker

About the role

The International Rescue Committee is seeking a Child Protection Caseworker to provide individual protection, mental health, and psychosocial support to children at risk or harmed in Gaza. Based in Deir‑Al‑Balah, the role involves direct case management, caregiver support, and community‑level risk‑reduction activities.

Key responsibilities

• Identify children harmed or at risk and refer them to appropriate IRC services.
• Conduct rapid assessments, prioritize cases, and develop rapid case plans.
• Provide Psychological First Aid, basic emotional support, and safety planning to children.
• Deliver coping messages, risk‑reduction information, and in‑kind or cash assistance based on needs.
• Refer children to specialized health, psychosocial, or other services as required.
• Monitor and follow‑up with children through home visits, phone calls, and regular check‑ins.
• Support caregivers with Psychological First Aid and individual MHPSS.
• Collaborate with community workers and stakeholders to organise awareness sessions and risk‑reduction activities.

Required profile

• Experience in child protection and case management within humanitarian contexts.
• Knowledge of child protection minimum standards and IRC program guidelines.
• Ability to conduct rapid assessments and develop case plans.
• Capacity to provide Psychological First Aid and basic MHPSS.
• Willingness to travel across Gaza and work onsite in Deir‑Al‑Balah.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading international humanitarian organization.
• Impactful work supporting vulnerable children and families.