Social Specialist

Company Overview:

Since the establishment of the union of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, education has received the utmost attention of the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah have mercy on him, and his founding brothers. They believed that education was the cornerstone of building an enabled community that could keep pace with the advancements. Over the past decades, the wise leadership of the country was keen on building an educational system that matched its counterparts in the advanced nations. It harnessed for this purpose all the required capabilities, to achieve the country's agenda and national vision in this regard. Sincere efforts have also been made to develop education and adopt the best systems that achieve high-quality education outputs, to achieve the future visions and aspirations of the wise leadership.

Since investing in human capital is the main objective, the UAE has been keen on establishing the Ministry of Education and creating the appropriate environment to build pioneering Emirati schools, in terms of standards, form, and content they provide. It also made sure that such schools provided high-quality educational environment and owned the most technically advanced tools to be able to graduate generations that could pursue their university education confidently in higher education institutions to fulfil the requirements of labour market.

The MOE has also provided a smart learning system and high-quality digital platforms, side by side with the continuous development of school curriculums, according to national learning standards, assessment policy that is based on assessing for learning, and highest quality standards that match the best international practices. Various learning tracks, moreover, have been provided to support the capabilities and skills of students and achieve the country's strategy of encouraging the culture of creativity and innovation through providing the students with the skills of the 21st century and motivating them to have new ideas that relate to the reality they live in and foresee the future. This will eventually help in finding radical, sustainable solutions to the major issues, improving competitiveness, and supporting smart government in its attempts to keep pace with global advancements, advance education, and push it to broad horizons of excellence, leadership, and competitiveness

Department Definition:

The Student Wellbeing Department is responsible for comprehensively enhancing students' wellbeing through the implementation of academic, career, psychological, and social counseling programs across all educational stages. The department also promotes physical health and fitness, organizes skills-based and cultural activities, as well as local and international camps and competitions.

Among its key responsibilities are safeguarding students from psychological and physical harm, overseeing the inclusion and integration of People of Determination, and providing early identification and enrichment programs for gifted and talented students.

The Academic Guidance Services Section is responsible for shaping students’ future pathways in public schools by identifying their career interests and academic aspirations and aligning them with the strategic needs of the nation.

The section also oversees the development and implementation of guidance plans that support students in course selection and educational planning. In addition, it conducts periodic evaluations to ensure the quality and effectiveness of these services and their impact on students’ wellbeing and academic performance.

Main Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to family reform initiatives and address family-related issues to ensure family cohesion and stability.
• Coordinate with relevant entities to promote awareness and share research findings with the community.
• Develop proposals to address negative social phenomena in coordination with concerned stakeholders.
• Conduct field follow-up activities related to social studies and research implementation.
• Identify information sources required for preparing studies related to policies, strategies, and programs.
• Organize lectures, seminars, and field visits aimed at guiding and supporting families.
• Document research outcomes and prepare technical reports.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor.

• Master’s degree in social work with 2 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work with 4 years of experience.
• Diploma in Social Work with 6 years of experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct social research and prepare reports.
• Problem-solving and case management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and community entities.
• Knowledge of social support and community development practices.