Job ID
22615
Job Title
PSS Counselor
To work for
IMC | International Medical Corps
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Social Services - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
- Responsible for conducting MHPSS and basic needs assessment in participatory way for the IDPs in Damascus and Rural Damascus.
- Identify Mental Health/Gender Based Violence / Child protection cases that need support.
- Conduct case management following IMC’s guidelines and procedures for GBV survivors’/Child protection after detecting cases.
- Refer mental health cases according to the specific needs of each person to specialized mental health care.
- Provide basic individual or group counseling whenever needed and feasible.
- Coordinate with trainers and volunteers conducting recreational activities that promote children’s wellbeing;
- Organize psychoeducational activities for children and adults to promote wellbeing;
- Maintain, submit and update all data reports to the supervisor.
- Build, strengthen and share lessons learned regarding best practices to be followed throughout the program.
- Conduct Youth Empowerment Program for children and youth wherever possible.
- Contribute in the planning of weekly activities in the field and communicate any challenges in implementation.
- Provide family support when needed.
- Work closely and coordinate with field staff of other actors, and SARC whenever needed.
- Other related assignments as requested by the supervisor.
- Identify Mental Health/Gender Based Violence / Child protection cases that need support.
- Conduct case management following IMC’s guidelines and procedures for GBV survivors’/Child protection after detecting cases.
- Refer mental health cases according to the specific needs of each person to specialized mental health care.
- Provide basic individual or group counseling whenever needed and feasible.
- Coordinate with trainers and volunteers conducting recreational activities that promote children’s wellbeing;
- Organize psychoeducational activities for children and adults to promote wellbeing;
- Maintain, submit and update all data reports to the supervisor.
- Build, strengthen and share lessons learned regarding best practices to be followed throughout the program.
- Conduct Youth Empowerment Program for children and youth wherever possible.
- Contribute in the planning of weekly activities in the field and communicate any challenges in implementation.
- Provide family support when needed.
- Work closely and coordinate with field staff of other actors, and SARC whenever needed.
- Other related assignments as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor degree in psychological counseling.
- At least 2 years of experience working as a case manager or PSS counselor.
- Previous experience in working with psychosocial and/or other social programs with international or locals NGOs.
- Previous experience working with Gender Based Violence and CP cases is an advantage.
- Good Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, web browsers).
- At least 2 years of experience working as a case manager or PSS counselor.
- Previous experience in working with psychosocial and/or other social programs with international or locals NGOs.
- Previous experience working with Gender Based Violence and CP cases is an advantage.
- Good Computer Skills (MS Word, Excel, web browsers).
Specific Vacancy Requirements
- Willingness to work with a diverse team of expatriates and nationals.
- Must show flexibility and be able to adapt to a stressed working environment if required.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work in Damascus and Rural Damascus.
Workings hours: 30 WHs per week, allocated based on the program needs.
- Must show flexibility and be able to adapt to a stressed working environment if required.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work in Damascus and Rural Damascus.
Workings hours: 30 WHs per week, allocated based on the program needs.
Salary and Benefits
As Per IMC Salary Scale.
About us
Humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status.
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Mar 31, 2020
Expiry Date
Apr 15, 2020
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CV Language
English