The protection assistant will play an important role in identifying and strengthening community structures in the neighborhoods. The protection assistant will work closely with affected communities, local partners, and relevant stakeholders to promote the safety, well-being, and rights of individuals and groups at risk. Protection engagement assistant will actively engage communities through consultations, and in community activities. The protection assistant will work mostly in the communities.

This selection process considers only national candidates or current residents with a work permit of Aruba.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Identify community networks in the neighborhoods.
• Build strong relationships with community leaders and key influencers to ensure the sustainability and acceptance of protection initiatives.
• Conducts house visits to accompany the protection officer in case management.
• Gather updates regarding changing needs, risks and gaps in protection from the community.
• Dissemination of information rights, services and activities to the communities
• Gather people for consultations.
• Participate in community-based activities, to identify and refer to intervention and / or other activities/services.
• Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as required and ensure regular personal development and supervision
• Assist in the mobilization of community members for activities in the communities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduate degree in social science or related fields, a degree in psychology, is desired.
• relevant experience in community-based programs, protection initiatives, or related fields.
• Knowledge and experience working with vulnerable populations, especially refugees or migrants, is a plus.
• Willingness to work in both office and community settings
• Fluency in Spanish, other languages would be an asset.
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to think creatively and critically.
• Ability to work within a team structure or independently, flexible, and can cope with stressful workloads and working with limited resources.
• Able to think outside of the box for sustainable community-based solutions and work with an empowerment and development approach.
• Able to self-troubleshoot when issues arise or have a solution-based mind-set to approaching new challenges.
• Proficient at managing oneself in a fast-paced environment with constant developments using organization and structure.
• Excellent time-management skills to accurately allocate the needed time during tasks and able to rapidly move on to the next one.
• Ability to work with people from different culture settings.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to uphold the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Candidates must possess a permit to work in Aruba.

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.

SAMPLE HIRING PROCESS:
We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process:
Step 1: Submit your application!
Step 2: Phone screen with a Human Resources staff person.
Step 3: Interview with the hiring manager.
Step 4: Interview with a panel of HIAS employees.
Step 5: Reference check.
Step 6: Offer and background check.
Step 7: Start your professional journey with HIAS!
Note: Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.

ABOUT US:
Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.
HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:
HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:
Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:
Welcome • Acogimiento • Hospitalité • ????? ?????? (Hachnasat Orchim)
We Welcome the Stranger
Justice • Justicia • Justice • ??? (Tzedek)
We Pursue Justice
Empathy • Empatía • Empathie • ??? (Chesed)
We Approach our Clients with Empathy
Partnership • Compañerismo • Coopération • ?????? (Chevruta)
We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership
Courage • Coraje • Courage • ???? (Ometz)
We Act with Courage to Build a Better World
Resilience • Resiliencia • Résilience • ??? (Ruach)
We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY:
HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

SAFEGUARDING:
HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.