Overview
The MHPSS Psychosocial Worker is a member of the PMT tasked with social support, including referral to additional services and social support organizations, the organization of capacity building sessions, sensitization sessions, awareness sessions, the organization and promotion of cultural, socializing, sport and recreational activities.
Tasks Summary
- Collaborate with the Senior MHPSS Associate and other team members to integrate mental health and psychosocial support considerations in community-based activities.
- Conduct training sessions on Psychological First Aid (PFA), stress management, team building, conflict management, communication skills, and community-based approaches in MHPSS.
- Support the strengthening of social networks and organizing support groups, discussion forums participatory cultural and recreational initiatives.
- Provide individual and group counselling to the affected population when needed.
- Develop and disseminate awareness messages and campaigns, psychoeducation sessions related to mental health and psychosocial support.
- Assist in conducting MHPSS needs and impact assessments, data collection surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and research.
- Support the Senior MHPSS Associate in managing partnerships with local implementing partners.
- Implement MHPSS components of integrated MHPSS-Livelihoods programme (MLI) and MHPSS projects supporting Veterans, their families and families of fallen Veterans.
- Undergo roving duty travel in Ukraine, with readiness to be regularly available for travel with short notice in case of emergency situations.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Experience Requirements
- Previous experience in MHPSS work, community-based work, teamwork and in humanitarian interventions.
- At least of 2 years of working experience.
- Previous experience in mental health, social and protection activities in related areas of intervention is an advantage.
- Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people, including people of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counselling, Educational Psychology, Psychotherapy, Social Sciences, Social Work, or a related field.