Youth Mental Health Facilitator (Spanish Speaking), Global Health

Location:
District of Columbia
United States

Project HOPE is an international NGO of engaged employees and volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world's most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

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SUMMARY:

Project HOPE is partnering with SAMU to provide mental health related activities to migrant youth arriving from the borders and transitioning at the shelters in Maryland and Washington DC. Project HOPE will provide youth mental health training for SAMU staff in addition to the implementation of direct Psychosocial Support (PSS) sessions with youth temporarily residing at the shelters.

The anticipated duration of this consultant assignment will be mid April through end of June 2024.

PRINICIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The deliverables that will be expected to be performed successfully are:

• Work closely with the technical advisor and program manager to adapt and design youth mental health awareness sessions and PSS activities targeting migrant youths at shelters.
• Deliver at least 1 PSS activity weekly targeting youth and their parents.
• Support the design and implementation of Monitoring and evaluation tools
• Work with other departments to make sure all activities and materials are in compliance with best practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social work, Mental Health Nursing or related fields.
• 3-5 years' experience in youth targeted mental health activities.
• Knowledge of learning methodologies and training content development
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both orally and in written format in English and Spanish.
• Working experience with international and humanitarian organizations

Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.

However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

Thank you for your interest in Project HOPE.