Job Summary

The counselor is responsible for: undertake case management, undertake individual case assessments and prepare intervention plans, provision of counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy services for children in conflict with law, children on the move, children on the street, trafficked and sexually abused children, and their families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency services as required. Besides, cooperate with the project team in preparing and implementation of discharging and post discharge (integration) follow-up activities until client successfully integrate into the community.

Job Requirement

Education: MA/BA in Social work, Sociology, Psychology or any other related field of social science.

Experience: 4/6 years of relevant work experience preferable in an NGO environment

Competency Requirements

• Well organized and ability to act in a professional and ethical manner;
• Ability to communicate effectively with target groups, staff and other stakeholders, and promote a team approach in the area program office to successfully implement project and the organization’s mission;
• Good conceptual understanding of human behavior and tolerate cultural diversity and ensure confidentiality of his/her client
• Able to operate basic computer skills, report writing skills; excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Firm in gender equality, sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, transparent and participatory

Language skills: Amharic and English

Duty station: Dire Dawa Area Program Office