Psychologist

General Objectives & Tasks:

1.Learn and take note on the cases that exist/occur in the special classes and the daycare (listening, observation, and analysis of the file):

• Welcome beneficiaries who need psychological follow up and counselling.
• Detect and track the pathological problems of the children (language delay, stuttering, behavioral disorders, violent reactions, relationship difficulties, etc.).
• Assess and evaluate the classes'(special classes/Daycare) level.

2.Prepare and implement action plans and individual progress plans:

• Conduct individual sessions and interviews with beneficiaries to gather the needed information on their case.
• Construct the "problématique" of the situation and formulate the working hypotheses.
• Brainstorm with the specialists in the units about action plans and Individual Progress Plans (IPP).
• Establish individual progress plans and action plans.

3.Perform and monitor IPP progress in coordination with the health and youth teams:

• Involve the beneficiary and his entourage in the implementation of the plan.
• Establish a psychological support interviews (repetitive interviews) throughout the implementation of the action plan.
• Ensure the contact with the specialists of the health and youth unit; and communicate information about the progress.

4.Provide ongoing training for aec staff in need, in coordination with project management, center coordinators, head of units and training & development unit.

Position Requirements:

Professional competencies:

• Knowledge of psychology diagnostic techniques( Autism spectrum disorder diagnosis is a must).
• Know how to effectively manage a rehabilitation session.
• Ability to deal with child/beneficiary refusal in a respectful way.
• Knowledge in ABA practices, methods and techniques. 

Personal competencies:

• Proficiency in listening, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adaptability to any kind of situation.
• Respecting the confidentiality of the patient and the professional secrecy.
• Patience, resilience and positiveness.
• Stress management.

Working Schedule: 3 days/Week, from 8 Am till 2 Pm.

Contract Type: ASAP till end of December 2020.