Child Protection Psychosocial Support (PSS) Worker
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring an in-office Child Protection Psychosocial Support Worker based in Odessa/Mykolaiv, Ukraine, to facilitate child-centered PSS activities and community engagement initiatives for vulnerable youth.
- Role
- Child Protection Psychosocial Support (PSS) Worker
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- Location
- Odessa/Mykolaiv, Ukraine
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Child Protection Psychosocial Support (PSS) Worker will lead and implement social-emotional learning, life skills, and recreational activities for children and adolescents in Mykolaiv and Odessa. This role focuses on creating safe, supportive environments through Safe Healing and Learning Spaces (SHLS) while providing stress management and positive parenting sessions for caregivers. The successful candidate will facilitate community engagement, ensure child safety, and maintain detailed activity reports in accordance with IRC program standards. The role involves frequent travel to field locations to support vulnerable populations affected by conflict.
What you'll do
- Facilitate social-emotional and life-skills activities for children and adolescents.
- Conduct stress management and positive parenting sessions for caregivers.
- Identify and refer child protection cases to relevant IRC focal points.
- Maintain relationships with community leaders and local stakeholders.
- Report supply needs and document attendance and program activities.
What it takes
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- Previous experience implementing PSS programming for children.
- Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian with basic English skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based in Odessa, Ukraine, with frequent travel required to field locations, including Mykolaiv.
What are the primary responsibilities of this role?
The PSS Worker facilitates recreational and social-emotional activities for children and caregivers, manages community engagement, and ensures child protection standards are upheld in Safe Healing and Learning Spaces.
Is the salary specified for this role?
No, the compensation for this position is not explicitly specified in the job description.
What language requirements exist for this position?
Applicants must be fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, and possess basic English language skills.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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