Social Worker for Outreach Activities at Youth Health and Development Organization (YHDO)

Responsibilities and Specific Assignments

General Responsibilities:

• Provide psychosocial support and psychological first aid to survivors of war trauma, torture, GBV, and, when needed, natural disasters.
• Conduct screenings and assessments on psychological distress.
• Engage in sensitization, problem-solving, dialogue, and mediation on issues of war, economic crises, torture, trauma, and GBV.
• Use PU-AMI data collection tools proficiently to conduct and submit screening, assessments, and PSS reports promptly and accurately.
• Collaborate closely with the PSS Supervisor and database staff to ensure quality reporting.
• Perform data entry of field/MHT-level collected information.
• Ensure client confidentiality and uphold ethical practices with cultural and gender sensitivity.
• Raise community awareness on psychological distress and available psychosocial support options.
• Refer patients to specialized services as per area-based service mapping.
• Engage in self-care through supervision, debriefings, and shared sessions.
• Participate in PSS/PFA training sessions facilitated by PU-AMI.
• Provide follow-up on MHPSS cases as needed, developing action plans for beneficiaries.
• Complete necessary documents for quality reporting.
• Attend weekly MHPSS supervision and on-the-job training meetings.
• Provide psychosocial support to mothers and caregivers at the MHT level.
• Prepare individualized progress reports for stakeholders.
• Promote self-sufficiency and resilience among individuals and families.
• Ensure the safety, confidentiality, and independence of beneficiaries.
• Assist with other relevant activities as requested by the expatriate MHPSS Coordinator.
• Handle tasks assigned by MHPSS and program managers for project improvement.

Objective 1: Management of PSS Project Activities

Activities/Main Duties:

• Provide psychosocial support and psychological first aid to survivors of war trauma, torture, GBV, and natural disasters.
• Offer psychosocial support to pregnant and lactating mothers and caregivers of malnourished children, in groups or individually as needed.
• Support individuals facing psychological distress and psychosocial disabilities, offering psychoeducation based on screening criteria for PSS sessions.
• Follow guidelines on admission and discharge for PSS interventions, sharing activity data with the PSS Supervisor and database officer.
• Engage with community groups and leaders on issues like war, trauma, and GBV, promoting mental well-being and social unity.

Objective 2: Reporting and Documentation

Activities/Main Duties:

• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, or quarterly reports as per the project’s requirements.
• Provide ad-hoc reports on specific issues such as security concerns or challenges to work progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of project data and beneficiary information, storing data records securely at workstations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Primary or Higher Health Program certificate or diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, or similar health education.
• At least two (2) years of experience providing PSS group and individual support sessions or therapy to individuals and groups with complex trauma histories.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or certified diploma in Psychosocial Counseling from MoPH is an asset.
• Essential familiarity with local context, language, culture, and stakeholders; preference for candidates from the relevant province.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing local languages, especially Pashto and Dari, is preferred.
• Ability to travel independently to project sites and between provinces.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and causes.