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Psychosocial Support Officer job description
A ready advert for a Psychosocial Support Officer job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a psychosocial support officer to run support sessions and group activities for children and adults affected by crises, help them recover and cope, and refer those who need specialized care.
Duties and responsibilities
- Deliver individual and group psychosocial support sessions using an approved method
- Organize recreational, expressive and community activities that strengthen people's ability to cope
- Provide psychological first aid to people in crisis
- Screen people with simple tools and refer complex cases to psychologists and doctors
- Train parents, teachers and volunteers in basic support skills
- Set up safe, suitable spaces for sessions and protect participants' privacy
- Record activities and results and measure progress with the approved tools
Working conditions
- Work in community centres and shelters, with field visits
- Dealing with emotionally distressing stories and situations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or sociology
- 3 to 6 years of experience in psychosocial support in humanitarian or community programmes
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Psychosocial support
- Psychological first aid
- Group activities
- Confidentiality
- Empathy
- Session facilitation
- Referrals
- IASC MHPSS guidelines
Preferred
- Training in structured interventions such as PM+
- Experience working with children or survivors of violence
- Good English for reading guidance and reports
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