Psychological Worker

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. Handicap International is a not-for-profit organization with no religious or political affiliation. It operates as a federation made up of a network of associations.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:

The psychological worker will be in charge to provide PSS Awareness raising activities at the community outreach and could support Information group sessions and Psychological First Aid (PFA).

Line managed by: Rehabilitation Project Manager

Functional manager: MHPSS Technical Officer

Interacts with:

- Internal: Country Manager, Gaza Area Manager, Rehab Project Manager, Rehab Officer, GAD Technical Officer, MHPSS Technical Officer, MHPSS Officer, psychologist, Rehab MDT, IMO, RTU, MEAL Staff, and support services staff.

- External: The project partners, the authorities in the project area of implementation, other stakeholders including local organizations, INGOs, and UN agencies in the area of implementation, and relevant Rehab. Clusters/Working Groups.

Responsibilities:

Responsibility 1: Provide mental health and psychosocial care and follow up to beneficiaries

Activities:

• Identify, through outreach, register and analyze beneficiaries’ psychosocial needs (disabilities and vulnerabilities) in close relation with the beneficiaries and their caregivers
• Identify all protection risks at individuals and familial level Refer all cases requiring specialized mental health care and/or complementary individual psychosocial support to the appropriate service(s), including the psychologist, in coordination with the MHPSS TO.
• Ensure relevant follow-up interventions and documentation is completed.
• Conduct awareness-raising sessions on MHPSS topics at the community level
• Organize and facilitate informal support sessions, while identifying and referring persons in need of more formal/structured support Organize and lead recreational and social activities promoting recovery and integration of children and persons with disability

 Responsibility 2: In collaboration with the physiotherapist ad Occupational therapists, support in organizing (structured/formal) group sessions and when needed

Activities:

• In collaboration with the team, identify the beneficiaries and the families/caregivers who could benefit from group support sessions under the supervision of the Technical Officer
• According to the needs identified and the internal referral received, organise the different group sessions according to the integrated approach
• With the support and advices of the MHPSS TO, define the objectives of the group sessions and the relevant participants
• Among the beneficiaries, identify people (peer) who could support the organization of group sessions
• Encourage participation of peers in the group session

Responsibility 3: Report data on group activities, follow-up on individual / family cases and organize the daily and weekly activities

Activities:

• Participate in formal and informal meetings with the team, contribute to the analysis of the different kinds of issues, at individual, familial and community level
• Ensure a daily quantitative and qualitative reporting through the tools (assessment form, follow up form, discharger and monitoring form, groups report) and system in place
• Organization of the weekly plan within the multidisciplinary team, with the support of project supervisor
• Contribute to the production of case study, collect testimonies to provide evidence of intervention and input in reporting to the TO
• Any other reports to be made upon line manager request

 Responsibility 4: Demonstrate an ethical and professional practice to increase care quality:

Activities

• Respect and promote HI’s Policies and report to your line manager any non-respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions, capacity building activities.
• Respect each team member’s positions, work, and specialty
• Address needs and requests in a professional way.
• Adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor (reporting, etc) as they unfold
• Participate in educating other organizations and institutions on inclusion of persons with disability
• Maintain a positive image of Humanity and Inclusion at all times and in all circumstances.
• Address needs and requests in a professional way.
• Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.
• Interact with children with the presence or/and permission of their parents or caregivers
• Respect beneficiary confidentiality. And always respect a refusal of treatment.

 Other:

Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager that is within the post-holder’s expertise and experience.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

• Degree in social work, psychology, or any other related field along with 2-3 years of practical experience in mental health and psychosocial support
• Experience in facilitating group sessions
• Experience in developing and implementing psychosocial intervention action plans
• Certificates showing continuous professional development in the technical area of the position preferred
• Experience in the context of crisis intervention and emergency settings
• Knowledge of user-centered approach and center-based rehabilitation
• Good understanding of community-based approaches
• Good listening and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of the principles of referrals mechanisms and pathways
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
• Ability to work with partners (local and international actors)
• Ability to work under and cope with pressure and stressful environments
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:

The candidate or his/her representative must let the HR representative know that s/he needs an adjustment or change at the test and the interview for a reason related to a medical condition by sending a request for accommodation at the email: [email protected].

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

Initial contract will be for a period up to 6 months, to be extendable based on the availability of funds.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should fill out the form Psychological Worker and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before May 31, 2024. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.