Position Title: PSS Counselor

Activation Date: 26 March, 2025 Announced Date: 25 March, 2025 Expire Date: 29 March, 2025

• Job Location: Farah
• Nationality: Afghan
• Category: Health Care
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: Based on WASSA salary's Scale
• Vacancy Number: W-HRT-318
• No. Of Jobs: 1
• City: Farah City - Lash Jowain District
• Organization: Women Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA)
• Years of Experience: At least two-year experience in the provision of psychosocial counselling services
• Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Gender: Female
• Education: Diploma in Psychosocial Counselling or relevant from recognized institute
• Close date: 2025-03-29
  
  

About Women Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA)

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) established in 2002 in Afghanistan, as non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities in order to bring change in social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

• Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
• Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
• Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract.
  
  

Job Description

• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions to address Psychosocial-wellbeing and psychosocial needs.
• Develop tailored support plans for individuals, ensuring their active participation.
• Provide psychological first aid and crisis intervention to beneficiaries experiencing acute distress.
• Identify and refer beneficiaries requiring specialized services to appropriate service providers.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of beneficiaries receiving psychosocial support.
• Organize and conduct awareness-raising sessions on stress management, and psychosocial well-being.
• Promote understanding of available psychosocial services within communities.
• Support the establishment and functioning of community-based psychosocial support groups.
• Provide training to community-based protection committees and staff on basic psychosocial support techniques and principles.
• Build the capacity of community members to recognize and respond to Psychosocial challenges.
• Facilitate workshops on coping mechanisms, positive parenting, and managing trauma.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of counselling sessions and interventions.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on activities, challenges, and outcomes.
• Ensure documentation adheres to WASSA’s data protection and confidentiality policies.
• Evaluating client responses to treatment over time.
• Provide timely reports and give the reports to the supervisor on time.
• Perform any other related tasks as directed by the line manager.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Psychosocial Counselling or relevant from recognized institute
• At least two-year experience in the provision of psychosocial counselling services.
• Proper report writing and communication skills.
• A team member with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain professionalism ethics in service delivery and interaction with clients/visitors.
• Experience in case management including organizing individual or group counselling sessions.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Basic English language and Fluent in local languages (Pashto & Dari).
• Good communication and Counselling skills.
• Having proper leadership skills
• Familiarity with local culture.
  
  

Submission Guideline

• Interested qualified candidates should submit their information/request thourgh this link (https://airtable.com/appYVYQEC0cJQuDHb/shrFbgHvCnAiDMTdQ).
• Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews upon project approval.
  
  

Submission Email

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