PSS Facilitators (Psychosocial Support) at Taimako Community Development Initiative (TCDI)

Job Title: PSS Facilitator (Psychosocial Support)

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate psychosocial support sessions for beneficiaries
• Psychosocial support sessions aim to address the emotional, social, and psychological needs of beneficiaries.
• As a facilitator, you would lead these sessions, creating a space for participants to express themselves, share their experiences, and receive support from both you and their peers.
• Create a safe and supportive environment for sharing experiences
• Establish an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality where beneficiaries feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
• This involves setting ground rules, demonstrating empathy, and fostering a non-judgmental environment where everyone’s experiences are valued and respected.
• Utilize participatory methods to promote healing and resilience
• Provide emotional support and coping strategies
• Collaborate with other project staff to integrate PSS into project activities.

Position Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in counseling, social work, mental health support, or community outreach.
• Training in Psychosocial Support PSS Facilitators should have training in psychosocial support principles, techniques, and interventions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for PSS facilitators to establish rapport with individuals or groups, facilitate discussions, and convey information effectively.
• Cultural Competence
• Empathy and Compassion
• Facilitation Skills
• Assessment and Intervention Skills
• Fluency in English; additional fluency in Hausa and Kanuri is an advantage.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is no 11th December, 2024; 4:59 PM.. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Job Website: https://tadamon.community/organisations/taimako-community-development-initiative