SOCIAL WORKER (M/F)

Description du poste

Main objectives of the position:

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Human Resources, the Social Worker (M/F) is responsible for supporting employees in the resolution of their personal and professional difficulties, in order to improve their well-being, promote quality of life at work (QWL) and prevent psychosocial risks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcome, listen to and support workers facing social, economic, family, health or housing difficulties.
• Evaluate individual and collective situations in order to propose adapted and personalized solutions.
• Inform employees, support them in their administrative procedures.
• To act as an interface between workers and management to raise social issues and propose corrective or preventive actions.
• Collaborate with internal partners (occupational medicine, HR, staff representatives) and external partners (social organizations, local associations, health authorities, etc.) for the overall management of situations.
• Carry out collective actions of prevention and awareness on social themes (health, housing, debt, violence, harassment).
• Prevent absenteeism, manage crisis situations (conflicts, harassment, stress) and act as a mediator between employees and management
• Participate in local social development, particularly in connection with the communities bordering the mining site.
• Ensure rigorous administrative follow-up: management of files, drafting of activity reports, statistics, compliance with the regulatory framework.

Respect professional secrecy and establish a relationship of trust with employees

Profil

Knowledge / Skills and Competencies:

·        Good interpersonal skills.
·        Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
·        Have analytical and problem-solving skills.
·        Good command of the Office Pack.
·        Experience in report writing.
·        Ability to work under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours in case of emergency.
·        Good knowledge of labor law and local Guinean realities.
·        Ability to work independently, listening skills, empathy, rigor and discretion.
·        Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage emergency situations.
·        Mobility and availability for possible travel to the site and surrounding communities.
·        Practice of local languages and/or English is an asset.
Integrity, rigor, analytical skills, negotiation skills and team spirit.

Training / Education Requirements:

• State diploma of Social Service Assistant (DEASS) or recognized equivalent.

Experience required:

• State diploma of Social Service Assistant (DEASS) or recognized equivalent.

Language Requirements:

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• Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English (is a great asset).

• Proficiency in local languages, especially Malinké, is required​