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Child Protection - Paediatric Counsellor Intern

Job details

Contract Type

Description

Education & qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree/Diploma certificate (or ongoing similar studies) in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Child Development, or related field, from a recognized/certified institution.
  • Demonstrated interest in child protection, mental health, or humanitarian work.
  • Previous volunteer or internship experience in community work, child support, or counselling is an asset.
  • Basic understanding of trauma-informed care and child development.


Responsibilities

Psychosocial Support (PSS):

  • Support delivery of structured and non-structured PSS activities for children (individual and group sessions).
  • Assist in organizing child-friendly spaces and recreational activities that promote emotional wellbeing.
  • Provide basic psychological first aid (PFA) under supervision.
  • Support identification of children showing signs of distress, trauma, or developmental concerns.

Case Management Support:

  • Assist in intake, assessment, and documentation of child protection cases under supervision.
  • Support referrals of children requiring specialized services (e.g., mental health, medical care, GBV response).
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safe data management practices.
  • Follow up on cases to ensure continuity of care.

Community Engagement & Outreach:

  • Support awareness sessions for caregivers on child wellbeing, positive parenting, and stress management.
  • Engage with community-based child protection mechanisms.
  • Assist in identifying at-risk children within the community.

Coordination & Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate records of activities and submit regular updates to the supervisor.
  • Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and supervision sessions.
  • Support monitoring and evaluation activities, including data collection for PSS interventions

Safeguarding & Ethical Practice:

  • Uphold child safeguarding and protection policies at all times.
  • Ensure all interventions follow best interest of the child principles.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and informed consent/assent practices.


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