Job Description

Title: Psychosocial Counsellor

Company Name: Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Science (MSc) on Psychology from reputed institution

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities. CDD simultaneously builds technical capacities of the development stakeholders and the communities in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by strengthening their leadership and providing them with essential rehabilitation and other supports.
∎ CDD is one of the most renowned organizations in the field of disability-inclusive development. CDD`s work in Bangladesh is supported by international and national donor agencies/development partners. CDD offers an inclusive, amicable, and respectable work environment.
∎ The Ramon Magsaysay Award (Asian version of the Noble prize) has been awarded to its Executive Director in 2010. In 2018, CDD was recognized by the Government of Bangladesh as one of the best organizations working on disability and development issues.
∎ This position will be recruited by CDD under a project titled `Inclusive Specialized Services for Vulnerable Persons including Persons with Disabilities in Cox`s Bazar Rohingya Camps and Host Communities (Phase 2), Bangladesh` to be implemented with the support of Handicap International- Humanity and Inclusion (HI). Duration of the Contract: As early as possible to August 2024.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Work with Host Communities people and Rohingya camp through mobile van and HBR (individuals, groups and communities) to improve mental health
∎ Encourage Host Communities people to discuss emotions and experiences
∎ Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide
∎ Help Host Communities people define goals, plan action and gain insight
∎ Refer Client to psychologists and other services
∎ Take a holistic (mind and body) approach to mental health care
∎ Documentation of client files and other related information about service delivery.
∎ You will also perform additional work according to the projects need and as being assigned by the CDD authority.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 45 years
∎ Person with disability are encouraged to apply

Salary: Tk. 66000 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Prorata basis festival bonus
∎ Limited health insurance coverage

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 31 Jul 2023

Company Information:
∎ 25 Jul 2023
∎ Centre for Disability in Development (CDD)
∎ Address : A-18/6, Genda, Savar, Dhaka-1340
∎ Web : www.cdd.org.bd
∎ Business : The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD) is a not for profit organization established in 1996 to develop a more inclusive society for persons with a disability. CDD`s mission is to address this by simultaneously educating the community in how to be more inclusive whilst also enabling persons with a disability to participate in society by providing them with essential supports. In this way persons with disabilities can be given the same rights, freedoms, dignity and quality of life as everyone else. CDD respects rights and dignity of all human beings including children, women and persons with disabilities . All staff members of CDD must sign a Child safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Category: NGO/Development

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Source: bdjobs.com

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