Program
AWEC Jobs in Nuristan, (Psychosocial Counselor)
Full-Time
Founded in 1991 by a group of educated Afghan women in exile, the Afghan Women's Educational Center (AWEC) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nongovernmental organization. AWEC actively advocates and raises awareness about women's and children's rights in Islam. Our core activities focus on supporting women, reducing and eventually eliminating violence, and increasing women's participation in the home and society.
Job Summary
- The Psychosocial Counselor will be based in Nuristan and Laghman provinces and will be directly reported to the Project Officers; under the supervision project manager, the PPS Counselor will engage communities, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. PSS counseling services have been provided.
The AWEC Jobs in Nuristan, (Psychosocial Counselor) will have responsibilities that include:
- Conduct initial assessments of clients’ situations to determine the beneficiary’s situation
- Provide in-person psychosocial counseling sessions to individuals and groups
- Develop service plans and conduct reviews as needed throughout treatment
- Provide PPS assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services
- Provide crisis intervention as needed
- Refer individuals to appropriate treatment centers, as necessary
- Ensure that all case files and other records strictly comply with policies, regulations, and procedures
- Coordinate treatment plans and maintain ongoing contact with partner organizations to ensure the continual care for the beneficiaries
- Actively participate in ongoing training as needed to meet all certification standards and credentialing policies
Job Requirment
- Received standard psychosocial training as per MOPH standard policy (Having a verified certificate from MOHP)
- BA degree in psychology, social science, or received certified PSS training as per MOPH standard.
- Demonstrated strong experience working with vulnerable clients, including survivors of SGBV and victims of child abuse.
- Familiarity with IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.
- At least 2-3 experience working mention position/relevant field, psychological/psychosocial counseling, preferably with women and girls.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish working relations with target communities and project team
- Fluent in speaking and writing Pashto and Dari languages
- Computer literate
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Selected candidate undergoes PESA background check.
- Any other tasks to assigned from organization
Experience& Skills:
Submission Guideline
- Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with their CVs to the attention of following address recruitment@awec.info
- Kindly mention vacancy number and position title in your email's subject line, otherwise you won't be shortlisted. All shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for test/Interview.
“Being committed to diversity & equal employment opportunity we highly encourage females & people living with disabilities to apply, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, language, religious sect.”
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Country
Afghanistan
City
Nuristan
