Assistant Psychosocial Support Officer

Islamic Relief Pakistan

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PKR. 70,000 - 80,000/Month

• Conduct client assessment in areas affected by disasters.
• Counselling of clients in target areas, especially in conflict and disaster situation.
• Group/individuals sessions for clients on regularly basis.
• Maintain a data base of beneficiaries and individual records
• Design, and implement a community based counselling interventions through support group sessions for older people and their families
• Conduct community emotional health assessments as and when required
• Conduct roving duties as required and as designed in consultation with the Line Manager and the identified needs from the communities
• Provide counselling services through static clinic and with mobile teams
• Conduct sessions of counselling with patients
• Follow-up with registered beneficiaries and support them to develop and comply to the emotional health and healthy living plan
• Establish and maintain accurate and confidential records and train local staff to continue this process beyond the time frame of this intervention.
• Contribute towards establishing appropriate methodologies and approaches for post-traumatic stress disorder clients counselling and emotional support for affected families and individuals displaced and stranded families
• Identify and establish internal and external referral services for emotionally unstable clients.
• Develop IEC material related to Mental Health & Psychosocial support.
• Develop case studies to reflect project impacts.

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By applying for this position with IR Pakistan;

confirm that the information in the CV/Application is complete and correct and that any untrue or misleading information will give my employer the right to terminate any employment contract offered.

agree that information contained within this application and supporting documents (including "sensitive information) may be accessed, stored

and used and by the organisation in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

•screening clearance

•receipt of satisfactory references

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IR also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Skills

MS Office Communication Skills Psychological Assessment

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Project Management

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Department:

Programme

Job Location:

Rajanpur, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

Bachelors or Master's in Psychology

Career Level:

Entry Level

Minimum Experience:

1 Year (1 years experience with Master's and 3 years with Bachelor's degree)

Apply Before:

Nov 17, 2024

Posting Date:

Nov 07, 2024

Islamic Relief Pakistan

N.G.O./Social Services - Rajanpur

We are an independent non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by a group of concerned postgraduate students. Working in over 30 countries worldwide, we respond to disasters and emergencies, as well as promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender./p