Temporary Social Worker – Global Healing Program (US)

Title: Temporary Social Worker - Global Healing Program (US)

Proficiency in both Arabic and English is a must

Location: United States (Remote)

Position Type: 6-Month Contract, with Possibility of Extension

Reports to: Global Healing Program Manager

Salary: $32/hr– $37/hr

About the Organization:

HEAL Palestine was founded on January 1, 2024, as a nonprofit organization dedicated

to helping children in Palestine, with a special focus on Gaza children, using a holistic

approach that empowers our volunteer community globally. Our focus is on building

programs that help heal children and give them opportunities in Health, Education, Aid,

and Leadership (HEAL).

Overview of Position:

HEAL Palestine is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our

Global Healing team. The Social Worker will play a vital role in addressing the social,

emotional, and medical support needs of injured and ill children receiving treatment

abroad. The ideal candidate brings experience in case management and a background

in nursing, healthcare, or medical social work, enabling them to effectively coordinate

care plans, liaise with medical professionals, and advocate for the holistic well-being of

each child. Working closely with host families, medical teams, volunteers, and

community partners, the Social Worker will ensure that every child receives

comprehensive support—social, emotional, and logistical—throughout their healing

journey. This is a contract position with the potential for extension or renewal based on

performance and program needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess the holistic needs of each child receiving medical care and develop

individualized care plans to address those needs.

• Collaborate closely with host families, medical providers, and community

volunteers to ensure comprehensive support and resources for the child and

their guardian.

• Coordinate and manage logistics, including medical appointments, therapy

sessions, follow-up care, and related administrative tasks.

• Maintain regular communication with families in the U.S., host families, and

patient coordinators to ensure alignment and effective coordination of care and

support, while providing timely updates and documenting relevant information as

needed

• Participate in regular meetings and discussions with the GH, Education, and

Mental Health teams to review the child’s status, share updates with the Global

Heal team, and document information within existing platforms.

• Strengthen community engagement by fostering strong relationships with host

families, volunteers, and partner organizations.

• Offer emotional support to children and families during medical treatment

abroad, ensuring all aspects of the child’s care and daily needs are met

throughout their stay.

• Prepare regular reports for the Global Heal team and management regarding

patient status.

• Travel as needed to meet with children, host families, medical staff, and

community partners, ensuring effective coordination of care.

Qualifications:

• Experience Experience working in social work, patient care, or case management,

ideally within a healthcare or humanitarian setting

• Language Skills: Proficiency in both Arabic and English, with strong verbal and

written communication skills. Ability to speak Arabic is required; written

proficiency in Arabic is preferred..

• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport

and maintain trust with children, families, host communities, and medical

professionals.

• Organizational Abilities: Strong administrative and coordination skills, with the

capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-cultural

environment.

• Personal Qualities: Empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a

positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Healthcare

Administration, Public Health, or a related field.

Arabic - Proficiency

English - Proficiency