Psychosocial Support Officer at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS)

ROLE PURPOSE

This position will provide technical oversight and implementation of comprehensive PSS-focused intervention across the sectors that JRS serves including Protection, Inclusive Education, Secondary Education and Post-Secondary Education. The incumbent will report to Protection Coordinator and will work in collaboration with the other program staff.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, plan and implement structured recreative and support programs that promotes cohesiveness among the Safe Shelter residents including women and children.
• Works with sunshine teachers and vocational trainers to provide academic, recreational and social skills programming to the school age children/young adults and women in the shelter.
• Creates a group environment that promotes and expects positive behavioral norms. Help create a safe-haven for children, youth and women living within the safe shelter setting.
• Develop and implement age appropriate activities and programs.
• Ensure that women at the safe shelter engage in meaningful activities during their stay at the shelter
• Documents monthly participation and outcomes; analyzes results and prepares recommendations.
• Ensures that the recreational spaces in the shelters are clean and well maintained.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to parents & community leaders on child protection, parenting and other PSS supports for children with disabilities.

Facilitate monthly parents/caregivers PSS group therapy sessions

• Design and implement psychosocial activities, including individual and group therapy, parenting activities, etc. for new parents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessment for children with disabilities.
• Facilitate community conversations and awareness raising activities in collaboration with project staffs on issues related to inclusion of children with disabilities.
• Conduct regular home to home visits together with the occupational therapist and provide some psychosocial support in the children's home environment.
• Participate in activity reporting and lessons learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• At least 4 years' experience in working in the field of social work.
• Experience of community-based or community mobilization work in a humanitarian context is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with marginalized communities.
• Strong experience in providing recreational activities to children and youth.
• Excellent creativity and communication skills especially with children.
• Strong computer skills.
• High professional ethics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic personality and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to the values, vision, and mission of JRS, and respect of the JRS code of conduct.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn from others.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Strong monitoring and evaluation skills/experience.
• Excellent oral and writen English.
• Ability to work in environment of relief emergency operation.