Psycho-Social Worker

THE ORGANIZATION:

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organisation 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 organisation 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 Open Group Discussions and Psychological First Aid (PFA).

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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

• 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 group and integrated sessions on MHPSS topics at the community level.

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

• 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.

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

• Conduct case discussions with the E-CORE team after getting written consent from the BNF.
• Ensure a daily quantitative and qualitative reporting through the tools 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 or functional manager request

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

• Respect and promote HI’s Policies and report to your line manager any non-respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
• Participate in biweekly technical supervision and capacity building sessions.
• 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.

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PROFILE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 mentioned below.

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 of 8 months. renewable upon 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 Psycho-Social Worker and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or by 5th July 2025

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

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