Trainer of psychological first aid in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Red Cross Society of Ukraine (RCSU) announces a competition for the position ofPsychological First Aid Trainer strong>

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine is the largest humanitarian organization of Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergency situations in the country and provides assistance to those who need it most.

Feel that you can make the world a better place? Join the Red Cross Society of Ukraine:

• Opportunity to do good: Help those in need and feel inspired from the contribution   
• New knowledge and skills: Take interesting trainings, become a volunteer or an employee and get experience that will be useful in life.
• Friends and like-minded people: Join a team of caring people who are always ready to help.
• Pride for your actions: Join and feel proud that you are a hero!

TCHU is thousands of people all over Ukraine who make the world a better place every day. from First Psychological Aid) provides facilitation of trainings in First Psychological Aid (including PPD for children, PPD for youth, PPD for complicated reactions and situations, PPD for unspecified loss, etc.), and other relevant trainings in the field of PZPSP, for volunteers and employees of the TCHU, the public, first-line specialists (including specialists in the social, medical, educational sphere, etc.) and partners, as well as the approval of educational materials for trainings, technical support and supervision of instructors from PPD/trainers from PZPSP to regional organizations of TCHU .
, checking the necessary equipment and materials, assessing risks and alternative scenarios in case of unforeseen circumstances.

Additional responsibilities

• Conducting psychoeducational sessions for employees and volunteers of the TCHU, as well as for the public, specialists of the first line (including specialists in the social, medical, educational spheres, etc.) and partners.
• Preparation and conduct of support groups, sessions on self-care and teams for employees and volunteers of the TCHU, as well as the public, specialists of the first lines and partners.
• Support of volunteer teams that participate in response in armed conflict conditions, including evacuation of the population, work at the sites of explosions, duty in hospitals (before and after briefings, PPD for groups, groups support and psycho-educational sessions, etc.).

If necessary and/or at the request of the Department of PZPSP of the NC TCHHU, monitoring the implementation of methodological standards with PZPSP and providing assistance to specialists at the regional and local level, as well as volunteers of the direction PZPSP.
Requirements: 

Education:

• Successful completion of the Training for Psychosocial Support Trainers ( TOT) or Training for Psychological First Aid instructors.
• Higher education in the field of psychology, pedagogy, social or other relevant field.

Work experience:

• Experience in facilitating psychological First Aid trainings.
• Experience in facilitating psychosocial support activities, conducting psychoeducational sessions.
• Experience in the field of health care, humanitarian work and/or volunteering experience.

Knowledge and skills required:

< li>Understanding the basics of planning, implementation of activities in the field of PZPSP, providing educational support and reporting in projects.
• In-depth mastery of verbal and non-verbal communication skills, active listening.
• Demonstration of empathy, warmth, sincerity and showing concern.
• Ability to establish contact with the group and build trust.
• In-depth mastery of time management skills.
• Mastery of self-observation, reflection, self-awareness, and self-care strategies.
• Creating and maintaining personal boundaries, respectto the values ​​and experiences of others.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to learn quickly, attentiveness, analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
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Languages:

• Ukrainian (fluent)
• English - preferred

Competencies:

• Adherence to the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the ethical principles of a trainer / psychologist / social worker.
• Understanding the specifics of the processes of mentoring, supervision, conducting psychoeducational sessions, stress management and relaxation exercises, providing psychosocial support and psychological first aid.
• Understanding the specifics of facilitating group activities (setting rules, providing clear instructions to the group, engaging participants, ensuring confidentiality in the group, etc.).
• Experience and ability to communicate with different groups of people, tact and diplomacy.
• Developed organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, paired with a co-facilitator, and team collaboration.
• Giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Knowledge of the referral process.
• Collaboration with partners, contractors, local organizations
• Ability to apply non-standard, innovative solutions in work
• Research and recognition of the feelings of participants in the group.
• Joint problem solving.
< li>Safely identify cases of child abuse, exploitation, neglect, violence and self-harm.
• Ability to identify and understand the child's everyday life problems and needs.
• Provide supportive feedback to the child .
• Recognition and encouragement of the initiative of the child.

The Red Cross Society of Ukraine offers:

• Interesting, diverse and multitasking work;
• Employment according to Labor Code;
• Timely payment of wages;
• A friendly and cohesive team of like-minded people;
• Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad.
• Unique work experience in the largest public organization of Ukraine
• Improvement and development of professional skills and competencies in the field of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support: development of facilitation skills, technical skills of a trainer, as well as management stress, people and resource management, planning, communication and cooperation.
• Supervisory support and mentoring. Gaining experience of cooperation with international partners, increasing awareness of the work of a large humanitarian organization and cooperation with partners.
• Regular improvement of qualifications and professional skills, participation in trainings both in Ukraine and abroad.
• li>Personal development, support from colleagues and management. Continuous learning

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment at TCHHU, which will ensure that all employees, volunteers, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation equalaccess to opportunities, protection of their dignity and equal rights.

We are an equal opportunity employer for all employees, including persons with disabilities.

We do not discriminate in our selection and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age.

Sexual exploitation and abuse in all forms is prohibited. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and harassment, including in the workplace.

Workplace: Kyiv, Lviv, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Odesa - preferred locations, possibility to work from other cities within countries with readiness for frequent business trips (up to 70% of the time)

Trial period - 3 months.

Please send your resume indicating the desired salary level with the designation of the position to the following address: [email protected].

Due to the large number of requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.