Assist in psychological first aid and emotional support
Assist in providing emotional support and psychological first aid remotely.
Overview
Assist in providing emotional support and psychological first aid remotely.
You have:
- Candidates must be professionals in psychology and/or psychiatry, with experience in clinical care, who could contain with psychological first aid.
- Have assertive communication and coordination skills.
Contract
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Overview of this task is to reduce stress in the lives of those who are in Crisis Situation that we serve. Online Volunteers’ contributions through this task will support your organization's efforts towards achieving the SDGs.
We are looking for 3 Online Volunteers to assist in emotional support and psychoeducational counseling to people in following [event/crisis/situation]. Support is expected to be provided virtually through [tool/channel/ other means] and in close collaboration with a supervisor/focal point. During the assignment, Online Volunteers will: - Join induction and regular coordination meetings before and during the assignment - Respond to queries for emotional support and provide consultations - Report all consultations through the established channels [tools/documents etc.] - Refer queries to supervisors and seek support when necessary
Selected Online Volunteers will receive proper induction on the process as well as areas of counsel to be provided.
Candidates must be professionals in psychology and/or psychiatry, with experience in clinical care, who could contain with psychological first aid. Have assertive communication and coordination skills.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you provided emotional support in a crisis situation? | This question assesses your experience and ability to handle sensitive situations. | Provide a clear example, highlighting the emotions involved and your approach to providing support. |
| What strategies do you use to manage your own stress while helping others? | The interviewer wants to know how you cope with the demands of this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach a situation where a person is not responsive to emotional support? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to ensure effective communication with individuals in distress? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you would handle a situation where you feel you can't provide the necessary support to an individual. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |