Job Title: Community Support Worker / Psychological Animator
Locations: Rabah and Goronyo, Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time
Slots: 6 Openings
Scope of the Vacancy
- The Community Support Worker/Psychosocial Support (PSS) Animator will be responsible for the implementation of the Child Protection and psychosocial Support activities in targeted LGAs- Rabah and Goronyo of Sokoto State.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Psychosocial Counselor and Protection Coordinator, he/she:
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- Support the PSS Counselor and outreach team (case workers and case worker supervisor) in mapping and assessing children to attend PSS activities.
- Register and enroll children in psychosocial support activities
- Work directly with children, carrying out psychosocial activities.
- Plan, organize and run activities with children while facilitate and encourage the participation of all children
- Work in compliance with and respect of the principles of Child Protection and confidentiality, working with IDPs and host communities with sensitivity.
- Carry out awareness sessions on child rights in the community, IDPs camps, primary schools, Child Friendly Spaces, Youth Clubs.
- Facilitate peer and groups support.
- Conduct life skills and art therapy training for teenagers (Adolescent and Youth 13 to 18 Years).
- Conduct parent-child communication sessions with parents and teachers.
- Plan, organize and run activities with children while facilitate and encourage the participation of all registered children.
- Deal with difficult behavior (conflict, aggressiveness, power drunk and introversion) and understand the reason behind the behavior to positively communicate with the situation.
- Ensure that children under his / her Responsibility are not exposed to any form of harm or stress during the activities.
- Put in place protection / child protection activities with children and adult according to the workplan
- Organizes recreational activities and community events to promote access to education and child’s rights Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills), with a special focus on IDP children.
- Performs any other necessary action related to the position to achieve the objectives of the project and of COOPI in Nigeria if requested by the Team Leader.
- Upholds COOPI’s mission and Charter of Values.
- Follows and enforces all COOPI codes of conduct and policies (globally and in-country).
- Perform any other action related with the position needed to achieve the objectives of the projects and of COOPI Nigeria if requested by his/her supervisor.
Requirements
Profile of the Candidate (Education, Training, Competences, Skills):
- Education Degree: University Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Social Studies, Psychology, Education or any other related discipline.
- At least two (2) years of professional experience in the support of vulnerable people or in the humanitarian field, preferably in the field of PSS.
- Knowledge & skills: Excellent analytical and writing skills, creative thinking
- Computer skills: Good knowledge of the MS office software.
- Knowledge of protection programs in Northwest Nigeria/
- Knowledge of protection issues and best practices
- Previous experience in PSS activities plans and designing and implementing of recreational activities.
- Good communicator, strong listening capacity, open minded, proactive and creative
- Respectful and inclusive of individual and cultural differences
- Significant experience involving work engaging people in and from community settings
- Knowledge of the local language (Hausa and Fulani)
Preferred:
- Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local context and MUST be resident in the community.
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Deadline: July 17, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Support Staff |