Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist At HIAS

Support the general implementation and strategy of the objectives of the Mental Health and psychosocial care program at the national level, will be responsible for supporting the national SMAPS coordination to provide a technical line to the teams in the field, guaranteeing the maintenance of the quality of the interventions. Supervises the methodological planning of activities, as well as the monitoring of work plans, activities, goals and indicators agreed with the SMAPS teams of the different ongoing projects and participates in interagency coordination spaces at the national or regional level.

Supports the supervision of the correct technical implementation of the SMAPS area in the different projects at the national level.

OWN FUNCTIONS:

• Supports the supervision of the technical operation of HIAS Colombia at the national level
• Supports coordination in territory with other organizations and cooperation agencies, including the management spaces of the SMAPS area with a view to the projection and leadership of the national SMAPS strategy of HIAS Colombia.
• Supports the implementation of internal monitoring of the SMAPS area at the national level, producing the required reports on the quality of the service.
• Conducts periodic training for the Staff of the SMAPS area, in low intensity interventions in mental health and psychosocial support (basic skills for accompaniment, EP+, SH+, cognitive behavioral intervention techniques, etc.) and others, aimed at the local population or organizations present in communities, in accordance with the technical requirements.
• Provides a technical line to the mental health and psychosocial care staff at the national level, in coordination with the strategic actions of the national SMAPS technical coordination.
• Designs experiential group and community intervention methodologies according to the technical guidelines of the SMAPS area, for application from a culturally sensitive approach.
• Accompanies group and community SMAPS actions in the territories, to monitor and provide technical recommendations seeking the highest level of quality of SMAPS interventions.
• Designs and implements tools for information management, impact evaluations, systematization and capitalization of technical experiences and good practices in teams, identifying opportunities for information dissemination.
• Maintain constant articulation with other colleagues from the HIAS technical areas (VBG, IE, and legal protection) to guarantee the complementarity of actions and technical standards.
• Supports the updating of the mapping of actors for the activation of routes, ensuring the continuity of care across the spectrum of SMAPS needs and access to comprehensive services for survivors of gender-based violence at the local level and other vulnerability profiles in mental health.
• Participates in the spaces of local, national and interagency coordination teams for the response to the migration crisis from the SMAPS area, carrying out articulation actions in the response.
• Participates in technical meetings of the SMAPS area of ​​HIAS Colombia, HIAS international and inter-institutional coordination with other programmatic areas.
• Participates in meetings and exploratory needs assessment visits, and proposes intervention strategies from its area of ​​technical expertise, contributing to integration with the rest of the HIAS services and partner entities from a holistic approach.
• Periodically supports the production of technical information to position the thematic area both nationally on social networks and in regional or global publications, in close coordination with the Communications area.

REQUIRED PROFILE:

Studies:

• Professional in psychology (focus on gender studies desired)
• Postgraduate in victim care, clinical psychology or psychosocial intervention (Desired)

Professional experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in implementing programs focused on mental health care and psychosocial care in emergency or humanitarian contexts
• Experience in focused and community SMAPS interventions, including capacity building processes aimed at community networks and service providers.
• Experience in crisis intervention.
• Experience in managing cognitive behavioral intervention techniques
• Experience in managing third generation intervention techniques (Desired).
• Experience in emergency contexts (Desired).
• Experience in implementing experiential methodologies in communities in highly vulnerable situations.
• Experience leading technical processes in migration contexts, armed conflict and/or internal displacement.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of international SMAPS standards in emergencies (IASC) and for the prevention, protection and response to gender-based violence.
• Knowledge of cognitive behavioral and third generation intervention techniques.
• Knowledge of experiential techniques for managing groups (BAPNE Method, social cartography, sociodrama, social support, Theater of the oppressed, etc.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of the context of social vulnerability from a critical social approach.

Competencies:

• Service orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective communication (oral and written)
• Focus on results
• analytical capacity
• Teamwork

CLARIFICATION:

This job description attempts, in a general manner, to describe the nature and level of work to be performed. So it may not be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, goals, required skills, or the location and permanent scope of the job. Position location may be subject to change based on programmatic needs.

Flexibility is essential in the development and growth of the organization. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a changing work environment with crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform tasks outside of their regular schedule as part of the needs of the position.

All of our positions may require the availability to travel, even to terrain in conditions that may be unsafe, if required; This includes those positions that do not typically travel that may be displaced for emergency response.

ABOUT US:

For more than one hundred years, the Jewish community of HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) was founded in New York City, America’s gateway to immigrants. Helping the Jewish population escape the persecution and poverty of Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the tradition, texts and history of the Jewish Community – a history of operation, migration and displacement. HIAS has helped generations of Jews who have faced violence just for being who they are, and HIAS continues its commitment to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients come from different faiths, ethnicities and histories, as do our collaborators. We bring our experience, history and values ​​to our work across 5 continents,

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We work with integrity, responsibility, transparency and committed to the highest ethical standards. Our contributors come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our team in the United States and around the world. People who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of color, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ+ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigrants who have had the courage to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workspace that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION:

HIAS advocates for a world where refugees find shelter, safety and opportunity.

MISSION:

Guided by our Jewish values ​​and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and defends their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES:

Welcome • Welcome • Hospitality • ????? ?????? (Hachnasat Orchim)

We welcome the foreigner

Justice • Justice • Justice • ??? (Tzedek)

We pursue Justice

Empathy • Empathy • Empathie • ??? (Chesed)

We approach our clients with Empathy

Partnership • Companionship • Coopération • ?????? (Chevruta)

We believe in changing the world through Fellowship

Courage • Courage • Courage • ???? (Ometz)

We act with Courage to build a better world

Resilience • Resilience • Résilience • ??? (Ruach)

We adapt and thrive, continually demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY:

HIAS is committed to inclusion and diversity in our workplaces. All of our applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental or medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or family status, age, protected veteran, political orientation or be legally protected.

SAFEGUARD:

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person who receives harm or is in potential direct or indirect harm due to their contact and interaction with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, or any other form of harassment or neglect by our collaborators or associated personnel. Any candidate who receives a job offer from HIAS must sign and follow the Code of Conduct and policies associated with Safeguarding. All collaborators must go through a successful reference verification and investigation process that may even include criminal history. HIAS participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, We will require information from candidates from their previous employers about sexual harassment, abuse or exploitation during the time they were employed, or any other incident that was under investigation when the candidate left their employment. With this, HIAS will also share information when other organizations require it as part of their recruitment process. By submitting this application, the candidate confirms his/her understanding of the selection procedure.

How to apply

SELECTION PROCESS:

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we make every effort to respond to each of our applicants. We prioritize communication and transparency with all of our candidates, even those who are not selected to advance in the process. Here is a brief description of the current process:

Step 1: Submit your application through our platform

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Step 2: First approach with Human Resources via call or email

Step 3: In-depth interview with Human Resources

Step 4: Interview panel with immediate Supervisor and technical team

Step 5: Reference Check and Job Research

Step 6: Offer Letter

Step 7: Start your professional journey at HIAS

Note: Some of our processes may vary, and not all candidates progress to the next stages.