Position Overview:
The psychology assistant supports the psychologists working in community projects. We support children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and their families in communities who are in situations of exclusion and extreme poverty to strengthen positive family ties and to promote good mental health, resilience, development and well-being of families and communities. The work includes diagnose, developing care plans, individual accompaniment and counseling for children, youths and their families, trainings on children’s rights and inclusion among other themes. Other work areas might include facilitating youth’s empowerment groups and promoting gender equity and strengthening families through parental education in child and youth development, positive discipline and integral sexual education. Additionally in cooperation with other organizations support and training for teachers, health and community workers and the promotion of children’s rights, gender equity and inclusion in the communities.
*A detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment process
Position Requirements:
- Qualified candidates must have a university degree in psychology.
- Professional experience in working with children and youths in community work and especially with families is highly desirable.
- Successful volunteers at NPH have strong leadership skills, are resilient and flexible, and work well in teams.
Language Requirements:
Advanced Spanish language skills are critical for success as a volunteer in this position with NPH. NPH tests Spanish language skills of candidates invited for an interview. Applicants who do not have an adequate level of Spanish will be required to attend immersion school prior to beginning service with NPH at their own expense.
Age Requirements:
NPH accepts volunteers at least 21 years of age or older.