Avis de recrutement : IRC recrute un(e) Spécialiste du programme de santé mentale aux Etats-Unis.
Scope of work:
The Mental Health Program Specialist is responsible for building resilience of people forcibly displaced from their home country and new to the community. This position will be engaging with individuals and families who are experiencing adjustment difficulties to offer encouragement, practical assistance, guidance, and emotional support. The role will include conducting client-centered needs assessments and skill-building workshops to enhance problem solving and promote positive interactions. Depending on community need, the Mental Health Program Specialist may also run psychosocial support groups, provide educational workshops, and develop community activities that foster healthy connections.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Promote mental health and psychosocial support within affected communities;
- Meet with individuals and families in the community to conduct needs assessment;
- Prepare an appropriate plan of action with clearly identified goals and activities;
- Under supervision, engage in evidenced based psychoeducation and skill building activities
- Document activities through case notes and data entry;
- Collaborate with supervisor to provide crisis assessment;
- Assist with evaluation of current program services and explore ways to introduce new service opportunities;
- Attend IRC trainings and conference calls addressing mental health program development and other refugee mental health and psychosocial support related topics;
- Other duties, as required.
Job Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree preferred, ideally in the field of mental health or social services (relevant work experience can be a substitute for an undergraduate degree);
- Fluency in English;
- Bilingual in another language desired but not required;
- Prior experience working with refugees and/or community organizing, preferably with disadvantaged communities and related to health or mental health;
- Familiarity with issues facing refugee and immigrant communities as they relate to trauma, adjustment, and mental health;
- Ability to assess needs, prioritize and develop action plans;
- Ability to advocate and liaise with health and social service systems;
- Excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties and manage time effectively;
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal);
- Ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment;
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively across lines of difference with respect to race, gender, ethnicity, language, religion and age;
- Ability to follow strict guidelines of client confidentiality and safeguarding;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with data-tracking systems;
- Valid driver’s license, access to reliable vehicle with current insurance.
Application process
Application deadline : June 07th, 2023