MHPSS Social Worker / Jazaa

Syria

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Syria
Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Social Affairs
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
Closing Date: Closed

Requisition ID: req4605

Job Title: MHPSS Social Worker / Jazaa

Sector: Health

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Syria

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

Conduct mental health assessments of individuals and families in Jazaa in Hasakah governorate , or referred by other agencies, develop care plans, deliver psychological intervention, and follow ups;
Offering information, support and advocacy to individuals and families, including escorting them if necessary to relevant services;
Work with the referring case manager/ social worker from Protection to streamline service provision and follow-up; including referrals to other PSS activities
Develop services mapping for Jazaa
Participating in multidisciplinary teams, case conferences, working groups, and related workshops and trainings when required; also bi-weekly supervision and team meetings.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

●      Technical degree in, psychology, or counseling or sociology a related field;

●      Minimum of 2 year experience in social work or case management, preferably with mental health patients;

●      Experience and demonstrated understanding of working with a refugee or internally displaced communities;

●      Understanding of mental health and psychosocial issues;

●      Knowledge of standard legal procedures;

●      Personal qualities: Team player, flexible, well organized,network-builder, able to handle pressure well and work in cross-cultural setting;

●      Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure; Female are encourage to apply for this position

- IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
- The International Rescue Committee encourages women to work with us to reach the neediest people in need of humanitarian assistance, such as women, widows and children. We are committed to providing a decent work environment that takes into account the needs of women in the workplace, such as maternity leave and safety protocols that take into account the special needs of women in the field.

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