Requisition ID: req52296Job Title: Child Protection Psychosocial Support WorkerSector: Child ProtectionEmployment Category: Fixed TermEmployment Type: Full-TimeOpen to Expatriates: NoLocation: Dnipro, UkraineWork Arrangement: Job DescriptionJob Overview:Under the supervision of the Child Protection (CP) Psychosocial Support Officer (PSS) Officer, the CP Psychosocial Support (PSS) Worker will be responsible for leading and implementing PSS activities for children and their caregivers. CP PSS activities include social-emotional learning (SEL) activities for children (6 – 11 years), SEL and life skills activities for adolescents (12 – 17 years), arts-based and other skills-building activities for children (2 – 17 years), as well as parenting and stress management activities for children’s and adolescents’ caregivers. Activities are implemented in IRC’s Safe Healing and Learning Spaces (SHLS), which are secure, caring and predictable places where children and adolescents living in conflict and crisis settings can learn, develop and be protected. The CP PSS Worker will have good technical and organisational capabilities to ensure that PSS activities are implemented in line with IRC’s program guidelines and according to CP minimum standards and principles. The CP PSS Worker will be based in Dnipro and report to the CP PSS Officer. Major Responsibilities:PSS for children and caregiversHelp in setting schedules for weekly activities for children / adolescents / caregiversFacilitate social-emotional, recreational, creative and life-skills activities for children and adolescents based on the SHLS scheduleFacilitate sessions for parents / caregivers to help improve their stress management skills, positive parenting practices, and strategies to support children and adolescents with psychosocial needsEngage with children / adolescents in a positive way, using a child-centred approachCreate a safe environment for children to play, socialize and learn according to established schedules and routinesEnsure that children and youth are safe from harmObserve children and adolescents with special needs and ensure they are well integrated into activitiesRefer identified and suspected child protection cases to the IRC focal pointAnswer questions from community members and parents / caregivers about what activities are taking placeSupport M&E activities as requested to support quality programmingCommunity Engagement & CP Risk Reduction Identify barriers to accessing available services for vulnerable/specific groups of children and propose measures to reduce/eliminate those barriers Identify key protection risks and mitigation/reduction measures Identify gaps in CP response services available to the community and share concerns with the CP PSS Officer / within IRC, protection actors and other relevant stakeholders Ensure broad dissemination of information on rights, duties, and services available Maintain relationships with communities, including local leaders, different groups, and stakeholders, youth groups, children etc. to foster an environment of support to children and their families and IRC programmingAs needed, organize community meetings for information dissemination or other purposesEnsure, to the extent possible, that children and adolescents actively participate and help shape IRC’s activities Encourage and foster social cohesion among host and IDP communitySupport distributions of risk reduction items (inc. PSS kits) and follow-up monitoringAdministration & Reporting:Take attendance, report material needs and support other administrative tasks as requiredReport supply/material needs to the supervisorComplete relevant activity tracker and contribute to activity reports, according to guidance provided by the CP PSS OfficerProvide information on a weekly basis to the CP Officer Coordination & Representation: Actively coordinate with staff from other IRC sectors in the field, including Protection & Rule of Law, Women’s Protection and Empowerment, Health, Economic Relief and Development Actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant local actors in the field, including community, non-governmental and governmental actorsUpon request by his/her supervisor, actively take part in relevant CP coordination meetings at the local and national level ( national CP Cluster)Other: Attend trainings organised by the IRCStay informed about the child protection situation and developments within the communities and surrounding areasConsistently and proactively monitor the safety and security of field teams, promptly reporting concerns or incidents to IRC management and liaising with other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environmentPromote and adhere to the principles, objectives and code of conduct of the IRCAct both professionally and personally in a manner that brings credit to the IRC and does not compromise its humanitarian missionIf necessary, provide translation and interpretation at meetings, training sessions and/or documents for a better understanding of all staffConduct any other task requested by his/her supervisor to enable and develop IRC programsKEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:Position reports to: Child Protection PSS Officer Direct reports: N/AOther internal contacts: Protection & Rule of Law (ProL), WPE, MEAL, ERD, Health, Finance, Supply, Grants, HR and other relevant departments RequirementsThe Child Protection PSS Worker will need to meet the requirements below: Degree desired in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Human Rights, Social Science, Humanities or other related fieldPrevious 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 neglectExperience with community work, community mobilization and engagement, and working with children affected by conflictClear understanding of and interest in the well-being of children and supporting their healing after the experience of violencePositive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team settingAbility to keep records and write simple and basic reports of activitiesComfortable speaking about sensitive topics in an honest, professional, and thoughtful mannerDemonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiariesHigh degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detailComputer literate, including Microsoft Word and ExcelLanguage: Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, basic skills in EnglishThis position will be based in Dnipro, with frequent travel to field locations.

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