Child Protection Psychosocial Support Worker

Lead and implement PSS activities for children and caregivers.

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Overview

Lead and implement PSS activities for children and caregivers.

You have:

  • Degree desired in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Human Rights, Social Science, Humanities or other related field
  • Previous experience in implementing PSS programming for children and demonstrated understanding of working with children, particularly vulnerable children and children at-risk of violence, exploitation abuse or neglect
  • Experience with community work, community mobilization and engagement, and working with children affected by conflict
  • Clear understanding of and interest in the well-being of children and supporting their healing after the experience of violence
  • Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting
  • Ability to keep records and write simple and basic reports of activities
  • Comfortable speaking about sensitive topics in an honest, professional, and thoughtful manner
  • Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries
  • High degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
  • Computer literate, including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, basic skills in English

Potential interview questions

Describe your experience implementing psychosocial support programming for children. The interviewer wants to assess your relevant experience and understanding of the role's responsibilities. Discuss specific programs you've implemented, the population served, and outcomes achieved.
How would you engage children and adolescents in activities to ensure their participation and safety? This question evaluates your approach to child engagement and safety measures. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain how you would handle a sensitive conversation with a caregiver about their child's needs? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to identify barriers to accessing services for vulnerable children? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you plan to maintain confidentiality when working with children and families? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experiences do you have working in a team, especially in high-pressure environments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you would balance multiple tasks while ensuring quality in your work. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures would you suggest to promote social cohesion within a community? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org