URGENT RECRUITMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE) – MENTAL HEALTH FOR ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH SPECIALIST

MENTAL HEALTH FOR ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH SPECIALIST

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS EMPOWERMENT ORGANIZATION (WEWE)

The Incorporated Trustees of Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization [hereinafter referred to as “Widows and Orphans Empowerment Organization (WEWE)”] a local not-for-profit Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fill in the positions of Mental Health for Adolescent and Youth Specialist

WEWE is currently implementing a US Center for Disease Control (CDC) funded project as a sub-grantee in Rivers State targeting over 140,000 beneficiaries per annum. Children, adolescents, and adult caregivers are the key population for FY24 and we are looking for a God-fearing, talented, gifted, and intelligent Mental Health for Adolescent and Youth Specialist

Position:         Mental Health for Adolescent and Youth Specialist

Location:        The successful candidate will be based in Rivers and Abuja

Job Description:

• S/he will conduct progress reports by monitoring and evaluating response to treatment, attending staff meetings and clinical rounds, and completing required status reports and paperwork
• S/he will facilitate treatment programs and cottage groups on various topics (i.e. anger management, relationship building, self-esteem, etc.)
• S/he will protect the youth/adolescent from physical and emotional harm emanating from themselves, others, or the environment including the use of the Therapeutic Crisis Model of Intervention
• S/he will provide a structured environment and provide day-to-day care for the youths
• S/he will care for the youth/adolescent environment, which includes maintaining its neatness and cleanliness
• S/he will provide individualized intervention for problematic behaviors using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis
• S/he will assist and encourage youths with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), including feeding, ambulating, and hygiene to promote patient care
• S/he will utilize rehabilitation principles to support individuals, families, and communities in developing effective strategies to improve youth/adolescent mental health functioning

• S/he will provide psychological care to youths in an in-patient psych unit, including facilitating group activities, crisis intervention, implementing therapeutic approaches
• S/he will meet physical requirements to complete Safeguarding Adolescent Mental Health (SAMA) training
• S/he will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support the children’s education plans, behavioral and ADL goals, and relationship-building skills
• S/he will render direct youth care and services to high-acuity mentally and cognitively impaired youths in the hospital setting
• S/he will provide specialized care and direct supervision for mentally ill children and adolescents directed toward optimal care and rehabilitation
• S/he will provide administrative oversight
• S/he will regularly and systematically collect, enter, and report youths data;
• S/he will connect with the parent or legal guardian of the identified case-managed youth
• S/he will provide timely reports with data and program information
• S/he will provide leadership, as requested, in securing community resources and partners
• S/he will facilitate one-on-one and group sessions that actively promote healthy lifestyle choices as well as optimal emotional, social, and mental health
• S/he will be contacting caregivers after the initial referral, and sending referral information to the appropriate parties
• Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree or HND preferred  in Psychology, Social Work, Therapy, or Counseling programs
• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Epidemiology, Clinical Psychology, Nursing, and/or Midwifery, an MPH, MBBS, Medical, or other relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Good organizational and follow-up skills
• Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrating ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes, and abilities
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse community groups
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Case Management experience is a plus
• Knowledge of PEPFAR Program reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools
• Proficiency in working with ICT systems, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. R will be an added advantage

Method of Application

Interested and qualified individual should send their comprehensive proposal to: mentalhealth2024@weweng.org on or before Monday, February 05, 2024.

Kindly Note: WEWE reserves the right to conclude this recruitment process when a suitable individual is selected. While WEWE thanks all for showing interest, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.

“WEWE is an equal opportunity employer, which promotes diversity and does not discriminate based on tribe, state of origin within Nigeria, religion, age, sex, race or on different physical ability”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture promotes the principles of safeguarding and high moral values. WEWE’s Safeguarding Policy 2022 promotes an environment where no staff, associates, volunteers, case workers, consultants, board members, and partners engage in a sexual relationship, harass, or exploit anyone under the age of 18 or vulnerable adult, especially our beneficiaries”.

“WEWE’s organizational culture also has zero tolerance for corrupt practices. Therefore, for any of our job vacancies, we advise that applicants do not offer or accept any request for money, favors, or gifts from anyone to facilitate an employment opportunity with WEWE. Applicants found engaging in such practices could jeopardize their chances of being selected. If anyone contacts, you with such an offer please report this immediately to WEWE management on this WhatsApp line 09037811024”.

“WEWE’s Vision, Mission and Ideologies”

Organization Vision:  A society without vulnerable persons

Organization Mission: Empowering communities, vulnerable persons, and local organizations to be resilient by faith

WEWE’s Organizational Ideologies

1. To beat global standards of excellence in all we do
2. To improve the lives of vulnerable people
3. To be statutorily and financially compliant at all times. We want to strengthen the capacity of other local NGOs to equally be statutorily and financially compliant and thereby contribute to increasing the number of compliant NGOs in Nigeria and Africa.
4. To consistently deliver superior and ever-improving programs and services than any other local and international organization.
5. To be better than the rest and be better than the best in all we do