MHPSS Associate/Caseworker at HIAS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide culturally sensitive MHPSS support (both individual and group) to refugees and IDPs experiencing elevated distress, including children and youth, caregivers, and other vulnerable individuals;
• Provide culturally sensitive PSS and positive parenting skills for parents and caregivers;
• Conduct awareness about mental health and psychosocial services through evidenced based psychoeducation and skill building activities to HIAS and implementing partner;
• Support the community self-help groups and maintain networks with existing community structures and other partners for referral and networking;
• In coordination with the MHPSS officer, develop linkages with other service providers to promote quality referral pathways; establish appropriate referral mechanisms and ensure appropriate follow-up is provided for vulnerable individuals;
• Ensure compliance with case management and reporting requirements, including data protection and safeguarding principles;
• Promoting mental health and psychosocial support within affected communities through using appropriate technical tools, training, leaflets, guidelines, and other relevant materials;
• Other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree in psychology, sociology, social work, anthropology, or a related subject;
• Minimum of 2 years working in MHPSS programming; preference for candidates who have previous experience with direct service provision to vulnerable refugee and migrant populations in emergency setting;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients;
• Experience in capacity building including facilitation of diversity and inclusion, community-based training and awareness raising;
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required;
• Ability to work with people from different culture settings;
• Ability to work effectively with teams;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Fluency in Ukrainian and/or Russian, English – basic level required;
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office;

2022-08-30T12:36:03.000 2022-09-11T23:59:59.000 Full time / Повна зайнятість HIAS