Details of Psychological Counselor
About the institution
Name | Juba Foundation |
City | Kismaayo |
Job Requirement | Job
Purpose: To provide psychosocial support and
basic psychological counseling services to internally displaced persons (IDPs),
returnees, and vulnerable host community members affected by trauma and mental
health challenges. The counselor will offer one-on-one support, facilitate
referrals for advanced care, and promote emotional well-being through
community-based psychosocial support activities. Key
Responsibilities:
Skills
and qualifications
How
to apply Interested candidates can
apply by sending their CV and qualifications to recruitment@jubafoundation.org Closing date: 30th April
2025 at 11:59 pm
Apply to recruitment@jubafoundation.org |
Member Since | Apr 21,2025 |
Last Worked | Apr 21,2025 |
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Job Requirement
Job
Purpose:
To provide psychosocial support and
basic psychological counseling services to internally displaced persons (IDPs),
returnees, and vulnerable host community members affected by trauma and mental
health challenges. The counselor will offer one-on-one support, facilitate
referrals for advanced care, and promote emotional well-being through
community-based psychosocial support activities.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one counseling to
individuals affected by conflict, displacement, trauma, gender-based violence
(GBV), and other psychological stressors.
- Offer Psychological First Aid (PFA)
and basic counseling interventions to clients experiencing acute distress.
- Conduct Psychosocial
Support (PSS) sessions through structured group or individual activities aimed
at enhancing emotional well-being and resilience.
- Identify clients with
moderate to severe mental health needs and ensure timely referral to
specialized mental health services.
- Supervise and support the
work of Community-Based Counselors (CBCs) by reviewing their daily reports,
offering guidance, and ensuring accurate documentation of clients met and
support services provided.
- Provide on-the-job training and
mentorship to CBCs, identifying areas for capacity building and organizing
regular knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and
professional ethics in all counseling and supervision activities.
- Contribute psychosocial insights and
assessments to the case management team to enhance the quality of care and
holistic support planning.
- Conduct awareness sessions
on mental health, stress management, and coping strategies targeting IDPs,
returnees, and host community members.
- Document cases,
interventions, and referrals using approved data collection tools and submit
timely reports to the project manager.
- Collaborate with local stakeholders,
including community leaders, health professionals, and service providers, to
ensure coordinated and culturally appropriate responses to mental health needs.
- Participate in team
meetings, training sessions, and debriefings to enhance program quality and
staff well-being
Skills
and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or
diploma in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
- Certified training in PFA,
PSS, and basic counseling techniques is required.
- Minimum 2 years of
experience working with vulnerable populations, especially IDPs, returnees, or
survivors of trauma.
- Prior experience
supervising or working alongside community-based counselors (CBCs) is a strong
asset.
- Excellent interpersonal,
communication, and empathy skills, with a strong commitment to confidentiality
and cultural sensitivity
- Fluent in Somali and good working
knowledge of English
- Familiarity with local mental health
referral pathways and services in Kismayo area is
an advantage.
- Strong documentation and reporting
skills, including the ability to record weekly updates from clients and submit
monthly and quarterly reports to management
- Female candidates only, as the role
involves working with vulnerable women and girls in culturally sensitive
contexts.
How
to apply
Interested candidates can
apply by sending their CV and qualifications to recruitment@jubafoundation.org
Closing date: 30th April
2025 at 11:59 pm
Apply to recruitment@jubafoundation.org