Counselor (Whykong)
Job Description
Title: Counselor (Whykong)
Company Name: Bandhu Social Welfare Society
Vacancy: 01
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master of Social Science (MSS) in Psychology
∎ University degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology
Experience Requirements:
∎ At most 1 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ Provide Individual Counselling: Conduct one-on-one MHPSS and overall counseling sessions with Sex Workers and Gender Diverse Population (GDP) to address their SRHR needs, including family planning, HIV/STI prevention, safe sex practices, and general reproductive health concerns. Counselors utilize a range of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in coping with challenges and attaining positive outcomes.
∎ Conduct Group Counselling: Organize and lead group counseling sessions to address common challenges about SRHR issues faced by Sex Workers, foster peer support, and create a safe and non-judgmental space for discussion.
∎ Assess and Evaluate: Conduct initial assessments and regular evaluations (Pre and Post Test by assessment/ Screening tools) of the mental health and emotional well-being of the FSWs, identifying any underlying trauma, stress, or psychosocial concerns that may require additional support or referrals.
∎ Develop Individualized Care Plans: Based on the assessments, work with FSWs to develop personalized care plans, setting achievable goals for improving their SRHR outcomes and overall well-being.
∎ Empowerment and Education: Provide relevant information and educational materials related to SRHR, including safe sex practices, contraception options, STI/HIV transmission prevention, menstrual hygiene, and maternal health.
∎ Referral Management: Collaborate with other stakeholders and healthcare professionals to facilitate referrals for specialized services, such as medical treatment, mental health support, or legal aid, as needed. Such as Health care professional specialist, psychologist or social workers as needed.
∎ GBV Case Management: The Counsellor will be responsible for identifying and handling Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases in accordance with global Case Management guidelines for dealing with GBV survivors. This will involve meticulously maintaining intake forms and other record-keeping documents to ensure accurate and confidential documentation of the cases and follow up support for GBV survivor.
∎ Survivor Support: The Counsellor will work closely with GBV survivors, providing empathetic support and guiding them through the necessary processes to access appropriate services and resources. Additionally, the Counsellor will collaborate with relevant stakeholders and organizations to facilitate comprehensive care and support for GBV survivors within the Humanitarian Rohingya context.
∎ Ensure Safe Space: Establish a safe and inclusive environment where individuals from the Gender Diverse Population can access specialized services tailored to their unique needs. The Counselor will be responsible for providing empathetic, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive counseling to address a wide spectrum of concerns faced by this community.
∎ Sensitization and Training: Conduct sensitization workshops and training sessions for staff and other project stakeholders to enhance their understanding of the unique SRHR challenges faced by Sex Workers in the Humanitarian context.
∎ Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and confidential records of counseling sessions, progress, and outcomes. Provide regular reports on the project's impact and challenges faced during counseling interventions. Analyze the reasons for increase or decrease in the client flow.
∎ Community Engagement: Establish strong connections and partnerships with local communities, community-based organizations, and other relevant entities to raise awareness about SRHR and reduce stigma and discrimination against Sex Workers and GDP.
∎ Maintain Ethical Standards: Adhere to professional ethics and codes of conduct while respecting the confidentiality and privacy of the individuals seeking counseling services.
∎ In-House Training: Subject matter experts within the organization will lead specialized training sessions. These sessions will focus on delivering specific topics to enhance the knowledge and skills of the staff involved in the project.
∎ Safeguarding Policy: Dedicate to ensuring the safety and well-being of all team members, promoting and implementing safeguarding standards, and actively encouraging the reporting of any incidents in line with established procedures of SHEA guidelines.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 35 years
∎ Only males are allowed to apply
∎ 01 year of working experience in the MHPSS field is desirable. Qualified individuals with Diverse SOGI and proficiency in the Chittagonian dialect are encouraged to apply.
Salary: Tk. 36776 (Monthly)
Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Mobile bill, Weekly 2 holidays
∎ Festival Bonus: 2
∎ All other benefits are entitled as per organizational and project policy.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 5 Sep 2023
Company Information:
∎ 30 Aug 2023
∎ Bandhu Social Welfare Society
∎ Address : 99 Kakrail, Dhaka-1000
∎ Business : A National NGO working on Health, Health Rights and Human Rights of the minorities population in Bangladesh
Category: NGO/Development
: Bandhu invites applications from qualified individuals. Application format can be found on the website at: www.bandhu-bd.org. Please note that only applications filled in as per Bandhu format will be considered. Please email the application to [email protected] on or before 05 September 2023. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidates. Internal and external applicants shall be treated equally in the entire selection process. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. "Bandhu has a non-negotiable policy of ZERO TOLERANCE towards safeguarding. All employees are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct, Protection from Sexual Harassment Exploitation and Abuse (SHEA), Child Protection Policy, and Gender policy of Bandhu."Only Male candidates are requested to apply.
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 5th Sep 2023
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