1. Plan, oversee, and ensure the successful implementation of psychosocial support activities for children, youth, and families.
2. Ensure that PSS sessions and group activities align with program objectives and are adapted to the needs of the people whom served by JRS.
3. Provide technical oversight and guidance to PSS facilitators and PSS Worker delivering individual psychological support.
4. Support the team in handling complex cases and refers cases to external specialized mental health professionals when needed.
5. Ensure proper case management procedures, including intake, assessment, intervention planning, and follow-up.
6. Support the team in linking psychosocial support services with community-based initiatives and awareness-raising campaigns.
7. Support the team in managing high-risk cases and ensure appropriate action is taken based on program policies and best practices.
8. Contribute to enhance the PSS program and improvements based on field observations and emerging needs.
9. Track key indicators and contribute to program monitoring and evaluation efforts.
10. Measure the impact of the activities and make necessary adjustments based on feedback and field observations.
11. Prepare and submit detailed monthly reports on PSS activities, including achievements, challenges, and the gaps between the objectives, the plan and implementation and also recommendations.
University Degree in Psychology, Mental Health, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in psychosocial support or mental health programs, with experience in supervision and coordination. Preferred in Humanitarian field.
• Strong understanding of case management, PSS interventions, and child protection principles.
• Very Good communication skills in both English and Arabic.
• Strong knowledge of Computer Skills (M.S office).
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong time management, Organizing, Problem Solving skills.
• Very Good analytical Skills.
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Team player and decision maker.
• Flexible and adaptable personality.
• Ability to work in multicultural environment.
Core values and Ethics:
• Commitment to JRS's mission, vision, and values.
• Living the values of the Jesuit Refugee Service of solidarity, support, and compassion.
• Working in accordance with the Code of conduct and child safeguarding policy.
• Compassion and strong commitment for refugees and other displaced people.
• Highly approachable, trustworthy, and confidential.
• High degree of professionalism and ethical standards.
• handle sensitive information with integrity and maintain confidentiality.
Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Policy Child Safeguarding.
JRS has a policy of zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by volunteers. All volunteers shall protect against and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).
JRS has a robust Child Safeguarding Policy and accompanying procedures, and all volunteers must adhere to a culture of child centered best practice and uphold the JRS Child Safeguarding Policy and follow the related procedures.
For Applying to the vacancy in Damascus send your CV and cover letter to the following e-mail Address: Damascus.hr.applications@irs.net.
For Applying to the vacancy in Homs send your CV and cover letter to the following e-mail Address: Homs.hr.applications@irs.net.
For Applying to the vacancy in Aleppo send your CV and cover letter to the following e-mail Address: Aleppo.hr.applications@jrs.net.
Please mention the position "PSS Team Leader" in your email subject.
Recruitment shall be subject to open competition without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and beliefs, and to political affiliation, social status, mother tongue and ethnic. Talent's acquisition shall be made taking into account the importance of recruiting and maintaining a geographically diverse and gender-balanced workforce.
Please note:
That only application received by deadline will be considered and ONLY the shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
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