Movement for Peace (MPDL) is an independent, secular and progressive Spanish NGO that since 1983 has been working for full compliance with human rights, democratic governance, equality and solidarity between people and peoples. We have been working in Jordan since 1998 supporting displaced population from Palestine, Iraq and Syria, as well as Jordan nationals living in a situation of vulnerability, especially those with disabilities.
For our team in Madaba we are currently looking for a Psychosocial Coordinator and Case Manager under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and in coordination with the MPDL Head of Mission.
Terms of Reference (ToR)
Job title Psychosocial Coordinator and Case Manager
Location Madaba, Jordan (with field visits within Jordan)
Duration of employment Full time 12 months, with possibility of extension
Reports to Project Coordinator
Issuing date Tuesday 13 June 2017
Closing date Tuesday 20 June 2017, 23:59h
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Technical job responsibilities
Participate in outreach missions and perform a comprehensive assessment (first screening) for each one of the beneficiaries, including persons with disabilities (PwD), their relatives and caregivers, assessing their psychosocial needs.
In coordination with the rest of the team members (OT, PT, ST, etc.), prepare the Individual Case Management and plan each individual intervention to ensure each case is receiving the most suitable comprehensive support.
Provide psychosocial support to the beneficiaries, through individual and group sessions accordingly, whether in the CBR centre in Madaba or in the beneficiaries’ homes.
Detect cases of mistreatment and abuse to children, adolescents and PwD through regular individual sessions, providing the most suitable support and ensuring confidentiality.
Work on awareness and prevention of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) within the beneficiary community, including their relatives and caregivers.
Ensure successful referral and follow up of cases that cannot be further treated in the MPDL Community Based Rehabilitation Centre or are in need of external services.
Discharge the beneficiaries that have completed their intervention successfully and are in no need of further services.
Regularly update the database (physical and electronic) of beneficiaries managed, ensuring proper follow up and confidentiality, and prepare reports in English on the cases managed, including recommendations for improvement of the services provided.
Participate in capacity building initiatives, whether organised by external actors or by MPDL, updating the MPDL team accordingly in order to improve the services provided.
Organise capacity building initiatives related to psychosocial support, counselling and/or case management for beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries; local partners; and the MPDL team.
Participate and represent MPDL in external meetings/activities with local partners and specialised organisations such as UNHCR to improve coordination and knowledge sharing.
Ensure the projects within the responsibility of MPDL are implemented in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with the projects’ plan and budget.
b) Specific duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive)
Perform a comprehensive assessment (first screening) for each one of the beneficiaries.
• In coordination with the Outreach Coordinator, take part in outreach missions within Madaba area and perform a comprehensive first screening of each beneficiary.
• Asses the psychosocial needs of the beneficiaries, including persons with disabilities (PwD), their relatives and caregivers.
• In coordination with the rest of the team members (OT, PT, ST, etc.), assess the needs of each one of the beneficiaries screened and evaluate the services needed, following up on each of them.
Prepare the Individual Case Management and provide psychosocial support to the beneficiaries, including PwD, their relatives and caregivers, through individual and group sessions accordingly.
• Coordinate with the rest of the team to plan home visits, sessions and treatment, ensuring each case is receiving the most suitable comprehensive support.
• Prepare an intervention for the best psychosocial support of the beneficiaries, including persons with disabilities (PwD), their relatives and caregivers.
• Detect cases of mistreatment and abuse to children, adolescents and PwD through regular individual sessions.
• Detect the cases that cannot be further treated in the MPDL Community Based Rehabilitation Centre and ensure they are successfully referred to the necessary organisation/institution.
• Follow up on the cases referred to ensure they are being provided the necessary support.
• Provide external referrals for appropriate services and support to the beneficiaries in need of other services (such as legal documentation, health care, etc.).
• Discharge the beneficiaries that have completed their intervention successfully and are in no need of further services.
Reporting:
• Regularly update the database of beneficiaries screened, treated and referred ensuring proper follow up and confidentiality.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports in English for the Project Coordinator and the Head of Mission on the cases screened, treated and referred, including recommendations on how to improve the follow up and the services provided.
• Assist in drafting Terms of Reference, outreach activities planning, needs assessments, etc.
• Provide inputs and assist in drafting documents for donor support to the different projects.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the general archiving systems in an efficient and highly organized manner, ensuring confidentiality.
Plan and participate in capacity building initiatives:
• In coordination with the team, plan and conduct workshops and group sessions for beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries.
• In coordination with the team, develop a staff self care action plan and provide support to the staff members as needed.
• Participate in internal and external trainings, workshops and capacity building initiatives related to the area of work.
• Facilitate the capacity building of local partners by training their staff in psychosocial support, counselling and case management.
Participate and represent MPDL in external meetings/activities:
• Organize and conduct meetings with local organisations within Madaba area relevant to the work of MPDL to improve coordination and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in specialised working groups meetings and report on them to the team using the relevant internal report formats.
Others:
• Participate in the updating of the office inventory as necessary.
• Support the work of the team with any tasks as requested.
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
Duration of service:
The Psychosocial Coordinator and Case Manager will be assigned initially for 12 months starting July 2017 with possibility of extension based on performance evaluation and availability of funds.
The Psychosocial Coordinator and Case Manager is expected to work full time (37.5 hours/week) from MPDL’s office in Madaba, except when project-related field visits or attendance to meetings outside Madaba are required. Current office hours are 8:30 to 15:30 from Sunday to Wednesday and from 8:30 to 14:00 on Thursday.
تفاصيل الوظيفة
2017-06-19 | تاريخ الإعلان عنها: |
مادبا, الأردن | منطقة الوظيفة: |
الطب والرعاية الصحية والتمريض | الدور الوظيفي: |
غير ذلك | قطاع الشركة: |
US $1,000 | الراتب الشهري: |
المرشح المفضل
متوسط الخبرة | المستوى المهني: |
بكالوريوس | الشهادة: |