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| Psychosocial Counselor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-02-27 | Close Date | 2022-03-02 |
| Vacancy No | W-HRT-061 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 8 | Contract Duration | One year (with possibility of extension) |
| Education | Degree/Certificate in psychology, counseling, social work, nursing or other related fields | Experience | 2 Years |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on WASSA's salary scale |
About Company
About WASSA: Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) established in 2002 in Afghanistan, as non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities in order to bring change in social attitude of the community regarding women. A envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country
Job Description
- Offer individual psychosocial counseling to the patients/clients in the related health facilities.
- Proactive awareness raising and psycho-education for the patients/clients of the health facility.
- Perform all tasks in accordance to the ethical criteria of the psychosocial counseling.
- Record all the information on the clients in the registration sheet and compile client files on a daily basis.
- Daily registration of the cases in the Documentation book according to the guidelines.
- Daily writing-up of the cases, using the Documentation-sheets.
- Documentation of the clients and their work (Client registration and psychosocial counseling sessions).
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual based reports to related unit.
- Perform community awareness on trauma and psychosocial support.
- Refer patients when needed to more specialized services.
- Engage in self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions.
- PSS provider should follow up the cases when there is need.
- S/he should develop action plan for the follow up patients
- S/he should fill the necessary documents to ensure quality reporting
- Perform other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Job Requirement
Degree/Certificate in psychology, counseling, social work, nursing or other related fields
Experience in working as a counselor or ability to be an empathetic counselor
Fluent in Pashtu and Dari languages, written and spoken.
Working knowledge of English is highly desired.
Knowledge of local areas and community structures and prior experience in working in community social/field works
Able to work in a stressful environment and move around with the Mobile Health Team
Good team player
Good written and verbal communication skills, with survivors, communities and professional partners
Able to maintain confidentiality
Able to work independently
Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Good computers skills, particularly with Ms. Office Programs
Desirable
Psychosocial Counseling Certificate from IPSO is highly desired
Experience in psychosocial activities
Good administrative skills
Experience in working with protection sectors
Submission Guideline
Application Procedures:
- Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter in a single word/pdf document file, explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.
- To apply online please send your application / CV to hr@wassa.org.af
- The subject line must include (Psychosocial Counselor – W-HRT-061), otherwise your application may not be considered.
- Deadline for application submission is before 28. Feb .2022 otherwise your application may not be considered.
- Please do not attach your educational documents. These will be requested if called for interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.
Application without specified subject line will not be considered.