Protection Assistant

Under the supersivion of the Protection Team Leader, the Protection Assistant (PSS) will provide comprehensive psychosocial support services (PSS) to targeted individuals and communities. They will work closely with individuals, families and community groups to address their emotional, social and mental health needs and promote their recovery and resilience-building processes.

Main responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, the Protection Assistant (PSS) will:

• Facilitate PSS group sessions to promote mutual support, resilience, mental well-being, and positive coping strategies
• Support the designing and delivery of psychoeducational awareness sessions (both content and materials) on psychosocial topics, including stress management, available mental health services, and coping skills
• Collaborate with other service providers, such as healthcare professionals and social workers, and make appropriate referrals and follow-up when needed
• Foster community participation and engagement in psychosocial support activities, encouraging the active involvement of individuals, families and community stakeholders
• Identify and support, including through awareness and capacity-building, local resources, such as community-based organizations or volunteers, to enhance the availability of community-based psychosocial support
• Participate in capacity-building sessions as needed and required
• Contribute in developing and continuously updating a service mapping system detailing available services and assistance in DRC’s areas of operation
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Protection Manager and Team Leader, relevant to the achievement of protection objectives

Required experience and competencies:

• Experience or strong interest in working iwth IDPs and conflict aggected populations
• Familiarity with social work or case management or counselling etc. is preferred but not required.
• Comfortable in speaking about sensitive topics and working with people in distress
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with vulnerable individuals, staff members, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong sense of personal integrity and understanding of confidentiality and ethics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems.
• English language skills is an advantage.
• Ukrainian language skills required.

Source: htttps://job.drc.ngo/jobs/job?id=171434