Family Psychologist at Hope for Life Ministry: (Deadline 15 April 2023)

Family Psychologist at Hope for Life Ministry: (Deadline 15 April 2023)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Founded in 2009, Hope for Life Ministry (HFLM) is a registered nonprofit in Rwanda that provides a full convergence of services for children experiencing homelessness as well as vulnerable/ dysfunctional families. Our goal is to see children empowered to escape homelessness and families strengthened to holistically thrive. We meet children in their situation and provide them with the assistance and support they need to exit a life on the streets as well as guide families from a place of need to a place of self sufficiency and be champions of change in their lives.HFLM provides numerous services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care that are child centered and family focused in order to enable children to live successful lives off of the streets in stable and socio-economically safe families.

In collaboration with the National Rehabilitation Services (NRS) , HFLM is rolling out a Community Based Rehabilitation approach in three districts of Kigali City. Through a Comprehensive case management key services provided are in the following areas: Family Reunification & Reintegration, Education, Health, Psychotherapy & Counselling, Positive Parenting, Economic Empowerment and providing capacity building for community structures. 

Position Title : Family Psychologist

Reports to : Executive Director

Location: Kigali – Rwanda

Major Responsibilities

• Conduct regular psychological and behavioural screening/assessments, evaluation, develop intervention plans , referrals and consultation for child and adult clients.
• Schedule and conduct individual and group/family psychotherapy sessions to address mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, sexual violence and general family issues ( e.g family conflicts) in order to modify behaviour and/or improve personal, social and emotional adjustment of residents.
• Work with clients to set goals, develop a treatment plan, and experience the desired change through treatment. Examine and plan interventions to address social and environmental issues/factors that may influence clients’ mental well-being, substance abuse, peer pressure, family dysfunction, financial challenges and health issues,
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of counselling or treatments for beneficiaries as well as the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, then adjust intervention or treatment plans as necessary.
• Consult with case managers to determine appropriate intervention strategies to meet beneficiaries’ physical and emotional needs and relevant therapy/counselling techniques. This includes participating and/or assisting case managers and relevant staff to implement and achieve case goals and support beneficiaries towards successful family reintegration and rehabilitation .
• Prepare and conduct mental and psycho-social orientation and training programs for staff, beneficiaries and community structures (local leaders, IZU, CHWs)
• Facilitate debrief sessions with staff members.
• Establish, update, and maintain a record keeping system for confidential records (questionnaires, histories, critical incidents) therapy notes, logs, charts and reports.
• Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position or as assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

A bachelors degree in psychology, counselling, mental health, social work.

Experience:

• 3 or more years of relevant experience in psycho-social and counselling/psychotherapy/mental health.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and families.
• Registration with a licensing body is an added advantage. A non-registered candidate will be required to pursue registration.

Knowledge:

• Diagnostic tools/assessments/manuals
• Principles and techniques of interviewing and recording;
• Counselling/psychotherapy intervention strategies/techniques
• Knowledge of community structures and services
• Knowledge of case management is highly desirable

Ability:

Effectively use and apply observation, counselling and intervention skills and techniques to evaluate and recommend needed action; make sound decisions requiring independent judgment; work with hyperactive, troubled and developmentally delayed former homeless or street children/youth, working with families living in conflict. Ability to work with multiple deadlines and in a highly demanding environment.

Competencies and skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills (required proficiencies in Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Excellent organizational, note taking , and evaluation skills
• People Management
• Integrity and discernement
• Genuine team player
• Connecting with children
• High degree of initiative.
• Excellent problem solving ability.
• Commitment to serving those in need.

How to apply

Interested candidates will submit an application letter addressed to the Executive Director with their Resume and copies of the academic qualifications via the below email address: hr@hopeforliferwanda.org

Deadline: 15th April 2023.