Psychosocial Counselor

Job Description

Title: Psychosocial Counselor

Company Name: Agrogoti Sangstha

Vacancy: --

Location: Satkhira (Kaliganj)

Minimum Salary: Tk. 25000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ 1 to 3 years

Published: 13 Aug 2024

Education:
∎ Post-graduation/Graduation preferably in Psychology/Social Sciences/Social Work or relevant subjects from a reputed institution
∎ Post-graduation/Graduation preferably in Psychology/Social Sciences/Social Work or relevant subjects from a reputed institution

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in the development sector, NGO, or community-based organizations (CBO) working with vulnerable groups/communities at the grassroots level. Experience requirements are flexible for candidates with a background in psychology.
∎ Prior experience in counseling, particularly with trauma survivors, vulnerable populations, or in crisis intervention.
∎ Demonstrate a positive attitude and sensitivity to support vulnerable and at-risk groups and communities;
∎ Strong skills in crisis intervention and the ability to handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
∎ Strong communication, empathy, active listening, and problem-solving skills. Ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
∎ Understanding of cultural, social, and gender-related issues and the ability to provide culturally competent care.
∎ Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla.
∎ Demonstrate computer proficiency: i.e. MS Office, coordination via email, etc.
∎ Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and work with clients in various settings, including clinics, or community centers.
∎ Adherence to professional ethical guidelines and confidentiality practices.
∎ 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in the development sector, NGO, or community-based organizations (CBO) working with vulnerable groups/communities at the grassroots level. Experience requirements are flexible for candidates with a background in psychology.
∎ Prior experience in counseling, particularly with trauma survivors, vulnerable populations, or in crisis intervention.
∎ Demonstrate a positive attitude and sensitivity to support vulnerable and at-risk groups and communities;
∎ Strong skills in crisis intervention and the ability to handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
∎ Strong communication, empathy, active listening, and problem-solving skills. Ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
∎ Understanding of cultural, social, and gender-related issues and the ability to provide culturally competent care.
∎ Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bangla.
∎ Demonstrate computer proficiency: i.e. MS Office, coordination via email, etc.
∎ Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and work with clients in various settings, including clinics, or community centers.
∎ Adherence to professional ethical guidelines and confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Provide psychosocial counseling services to human trafficking survivors, their families and communities, based on their need and context following ‘Do No Harm’ principles throughout the reintegration process.
∎ Support in providing career counseling and the follow-up support to the survivors at the throughout the economic empowerment process.
∎ Build trust with the survivor of human trafficking, their family and peers/community
∎ Conduct comprehensive Mental State Examination (MSE) of clients for enrollment in psychosocial counseling support service.
∎ Maintain a systemic and detailed case management process, maintaining privacy and confidentiality of the survivors.
∎ Lead and conduct a comprehensive ‘Needs-Assessment’ of the survivors to identify primarily, social services (and secondarily, the economic services) as required.
∎ Documentation, record keeping and maintain all kinds of forms/registers, reports, files and other documents related to his/her jurisdiction. e.g., counseling, psychosocial support, behavioral data collection etc.
∎ Assist in prepare monthly, quarterly and other periodical reports as per guideline and requirement of Ashshash.
∎ Maintain close liaison with other relevant stakeholders from government and non-government organizations.
∎ Participate in different training, meeting, workshop, seminar, symposium organized by the project and other counterpart.
∎ Other duties, as assigned by the organization.
∎ The Psychosocial Counselor will obey all the duties and guidance which will come from the higher authority.
∎ Job Context:
∎ Agrogoti Sangstha is implementing Ashshash (Phase II) with the support of Winrock International in the Satkhira district, a region particularly vulnerable to climate change, volatile politics, and religious extremism. The lack of adequate employment and livelihood opportunities leads to a high rate of migration. Additionally, these people often lack awareness about safe migration processes and necessary employment skills, making them subject to human traffickers through local brokers, relatives, or neighbours.
∎ The Objectives of the project are-
∎ To ensure and sustain survivor’s income, health and overall wellbeing leading to their dignified lives
∎ To provide survivors with comprehensive, personalized and evidence based services within the project timeframe leading to their successful reintegration.
∎ To ensure accountability and effectiveness of service providing institutions creating multi sector linkage mechanisms and effective advocacy.
∎ A Psychosocial Counselor provides emotional and psychological support to trafficking survivors, helping them process trauma, rebuild self-esteem, and develop coping strategies. They assist in restoring a sense of safety, guiding survivors through recovery and reintegration into society, often working with other services to ensure comprehensive care.
∎ Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the physical written exam and viva.
∎ Job Responsibility:
∎ Provide psychosocial counseling services to human trafficking survivors, their families and communities, based on their need and context following ‘Do No Harm’ principles throughout the reintegration process.
∎ Support in providing career counseling and the follow-up support to the survivors at the throughout the economic empowerment process.
∎ Build trust with the survivor of human trafficking, their family and peers/community
∎ Conduct comprehensive Mental State Examination (MSE) of clients for enrollment in psychosocial counseling support service.
∎ Maintain a systemic and detailed case management process, maintaining privacy and confidentiality of the survivors.
∎ Lead and conduct a comprehensive ‘Needs-Assessment’ of the survivors to identify primarily, social services (and secondarily, the economic services) as required.
∎ Documentation, record keeping and maintain all kinds of forms/registers, reports, files and other documents related to his/her jurisdiction. e.g., counseling, psychosocial support, behavioral data collection etc.
∎ Assist in prepare monthly, quarterly and other periodical reports as per guideline and requirement of Ashshash.
∎ Maintain close liaison with other relevant stakeholders from government and non-government organizations.
∎ Participate in different training, meeting, workshop, seminar, symposium organized by the project and other counterpart.
∎ Other duties, as assigned by the organization.
∎ The Psychosocial Counselor will obey all the duties and guidance which will come from the higher authority.
∎ Job duration: September 2024 to October, 2026
∎ Working Place: Kaliganj,Shyamnagar and Assasuni Upazila, Satkhira, Bangladesh

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary: 25,000 BDT exclusive of fringe benefits

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Satkhira (Kaliganj)

Apply Procedure:

Hard Copy:
∎ Application procedures and information:
∎ 1. Applications must submit their CV, a Cover letter and a Photo to the Admin department of Agrogoti Sangstha by 22 August, 2024 (till 5.00 PM),
∎ Alternatively,
∎ E-mail to this address agrogotihr@gmail.com during office hours with
∎ i. A CV describing your experiences and competencies that meet the requirements for the post along with a cover letter
∎ ii. Two reference contact details
∎ No application will be accepted after the specified date and time.
∎ 2. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for physical examination.
∎ 3. Educational Qualification, Experience Certificates, National Identity Card and 3 recent passport-size photographs should be brought in the interview.
∎ 4. Candidates are requested to send their CVs only if they are able to attend the exam physically in Satkhira.
∎ 5. Agrogoti Sangstha has the power to reject any application without providing any reason.
∎ Only female candidates are encouraged to apply.
∎ Communication Address: Administration Officer, Agrogoti Sangstha, Trishmile More, Nagorghta, Satkhira. Mobile: 01720-919314, 01715608864, Website: agrogoti.org

Company Information:
∎ Agrogoti Sangstha
∎ Cold Storage More, Mill Bazar, Satkhira-9400.

Address::
∎ Cold Storage More, Mill Bazar, Satkhira-9400.

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 22 Aug 2024

Category: NGO/Development