Psychosocial Counselor & GBV Case Worker
Job Description
Title: Psychosocial Counselor & GBV Case Worker
Company Name: Bandhu Social Welfare Society
Vacancy: 01
Age: 25 to 40 years
Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)
Maximum Salary: Tk. 41161 (Monthly)
Experience:
∎ At least 1 year
Published: 14 Jul 2024
Education:
∎ Bachelor/Honors
Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 25 to 40 years
Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Conduct individual and group counseling sessions on sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV prevention and management.
∎ Provide accurate and up-to-date information regarding SRHR, Safe Sex practices and contraceptive options.
∎ Conduct initial assessments and regular evaluations (Pre and Post Test by assessment/ Screening tools) of the mental health and emotional well-being of the sex workers, identifying any underlying trauma, stress, or psychosocial concerns that may require additional support or referrals.
∎ Deliver compassionate and culturally sensitive MHPSS counseling to individuals dealing with psychosocial challenges, distress, and trauma.
∎ Based on the assessments, counselors and MHPSS officers create personalized care plans for affected population.
∎ These plans often include evidence-based therapy modalities, coping strategies, and referrals to other support services, as needed.
∎ Provide psychosocial support and counseling services to individuals and communities affected by crisis and conflict, with specific attention to SRHR needs.
∎ This position will be responsible for assessing the mental health and psychosocial needs of beneficiaries, implementing appropriate interventions, and ensuring the overall well-being and resilience of the target population.
∎ Respond to cases of GBV among beneficiaries with empathy, confidentiality, and a Survivor-Centered Approach.
∎ Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, and safety planning to survivors of GBV preserving the filled-up intake forms.
∎ Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for survivors following referral pathway mechanisms maintaining regular follow-up.
∎ Create a non-judgmental and safe space for Sex Workers and Especially Vulnerable Adolescents (EVA) to access SRHR and MHPSS services through outreach and in-house mechanisms.
∎ Develop targeted counseling programs to address the specific needs and challenges faced by these groups including Hijra population.
∎ Given the emotionally demanding nature of counseling work, counselors and MHPSS officer will prioritize their self-care to prevent burnout and ensure they can continue providing effective support to survivors.
∎ Maintain detailed and confidential records of all counseling sessions, including assessments, interventions, and progress notes.
∎ Compile and analyze data related to counseling outcomes for periodical reporting and project evaluation purposes.
∎ Work collaboratively with other project staff, including healthcare providers, social workers, and community workers, to ensure a holistic approach to SRHR,
∎ MHPSS and GBV services.
∎ Support capacity building initiatives and offer mentorship to other team members as needed.
∎ Communicate regularly and share updates with other Counselors considering as a fundamental aspect of fostering a strong and effective support network within the counseling team.
∎ Dedicate to ensuring the safety and well-being of all team members, promoting and implementing safeguarding standards, and actively encouraging the reporting of any incidents in line with established procedures of SHEA.
∎ 1. Health, STI, and HIV Counseling:·
∎ 2. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Counseling:
∎ 3. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Case Management:·
∎ 4. Deal with Key Vulnerable Population:·
∎ 5. Self-Care:·
∎ 6. Documentation & Reporting:·
∎ 7. Teamwork:·
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
Workplace:
∎ Work at office
Employment Status: Full Time
Gender:
∎ Only Male
Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Teknaf)
Read Before Apply:
Bandhu invites applications from qualified individuals through "Bandhu Job Application Form" is available on the following link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o4qbqRRE-fb1QwOyMyVoylCq0ci9OweK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105316576523093103274&rtpof=true&sd=true
Please note that only applications filled in Bandhu format will be considered. Please email to [email protected] the application (in Bandhu Job application format) on or before July 20, 2024. "Bandhu has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards safeguarding. All employees are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, Protection from Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA), Child Protection Policy, and Gender policy of Bandhu." Individuals from minority groups gender diverse population, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Apply Procedure:
Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]
Company Information:
∎ Bandhu Social Welfare Society
∎ 99 Kakrail, Dhaka-1000
∎ A National NGO working on Health, Health Rights and Human Rights of the minorities population in Bangladesh
Address::
∎ 99 Kakrail, Dhaka-1000
∎ A National NGO working on Health, Health Rights and Human Rights of the minorities population in Bangladesh
Application Deadline: 20 Jul 2024
Category: NGO/Development
