Job Location: Herat Kandahar
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Health Care
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per SAF Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: SAF-APR-012
No. Of Jobs: 2
City: Herat City, Kandahar City
Organization: Solidarity for Afghan Families SAF
Years of Experience: at least 2 years of experiance in field
Contract Duration: 6 Months with high probability of Extention
Gender: Female
Education: Bachelor Degree
Close date: 2024-04-28
About Solidarity for Afghan Families SAF:
Solidarity for Afghan Families (SAF) was established on October 2005 as a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization with an independent legal identity. The vision of the organization is to get to a developed and welfare society for Afghan families and the mission of the organization is empowering and enabling Afghan families to combat against diseases, poverty, social injustice and illiteracy –
Solidarity Foundation for Afghan Families (SAF) was established in October 2005 as a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization with an independent legal identity. The vision of the organization is to achieve a developed and prosperous society for Afghan families, and the mission of the organization is to empower Afghan families to fight against diseases, poverty, injustice and illiteracy.
Job Description:
As a Psychosocial Counselor for our (DICs), you will play a vital role in providing trauma- informed counseling and support services to women who have experienced substance abuse and gender-based violence (GBV). Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will offer empathetic guidance, therapeutic interventions, and practical assistance to help clients address their trauma, substance use, and related challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Trauma- Informed Counseling:
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions for women accessing the DICs who have experienced substance abuse and GBV.
- Utilize trauma-informed approaches to support clients in processing their experiences, managing emotions, and building coping skills.
- Foster a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can explore their feelings, fears, and goals for recovery.
- Psychoeducation and Skill Building:
- Deliver psychoeducational workshops and skill-building sessions on topics such as trauma recovery, stress management, self-care, and healthy relationships.
- Equip clients with practical tools and strategies to navigate challenges related to substance use, trauma triggers, and safety planning.
- Case Management and Referral:
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify client needs, strengths, and goals for treatment and recovery.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, setting achievable objectives and milestones.
- Coordinate referrals to external resources and support services, including mental health providers, substance abuse treatment programs, and GBV support organizations.
- Advocacy and Empowerment:
- Advocate for the rights and needs of women affected by substance abuse and GBV within the DICs and the broader community.
- Empower clients to assert their boundaries, access resources, and make informed decisions about their health, safety, and well-being.
- Collaborate with peer workers and other team members to create a culture of empowerment and mutual support within the DICs
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of client assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare reports and summaries of counseling activities, program outcomes, and client feedback to support program monitoring, evaluation, and quality improvement efforts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field required; licensure or certification as a professional counselor or therapist preferred.
- Specialized training or experience in trauma-informed care, GBV, and substance abuse treatment highly desirable.
- Minimum of two years of experience providing counseling or therapy to individuals with complex trauma histories, including survivors of GBV and substance abuse.
- Strong understanding of the intersectionality of trauma, substance use, and social determinants of health, particularly as they relate to women’s experiences.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills, with the ability to establish rapport and trust with diverse clients.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field required; licensure or certification as a professional counselor or therapist preferred.
- Specialized training or experience in trauma-informed care, GBV, and substance abuse treatment highly desirable.
- Minimum of two years of experience providing counseling or therapy to individuals with complex trauma histories, including survivors of GBV and substance abuse.
- Strong understanding of the intersectionality of trauma, substance use, and social determinants of health, particularly as they relate to women’s experiences.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills, with the ability to establish rapport and trust with diverse clients.
Submission Guideline:
Interested Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and detailed CV, through this Link Only Which is noted below in submission Email copy the link and past it in your search bar, there is no other way of applying to the position, you are required to fill the form correctly otherwise you will not be listed.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Only shortlisted candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for a test/interview.
Note: CV should be PDF and size must not exceed 1Mb.
Submission Email:
https://forms.gle/N4NgSASCZPBRKKPp6