Area: Emergency and International Programmes
Type of contract: consultant
Foreseen start: October 2023
Availability: short-term, medium-term or long-term assignments are possible, based on programme needs.
Working Location: Italy, Europe.
The PM+ trainer and supervisor will be part of a team who works closely with STEP IN and Well-U projects teams.
He/She will be also trained in specific MHPSS interventions, according to their experience and curriculum.
Background
Migrants are exposed to an increased risk in terms of mental health, due to adverse experiences they may have faced before, during or after their migration process. The situation of refugees displaced by the Ukrainian conflict confirms this trend. However, public health systems are too often ill-equipped, both in terms of capacity and resources, to meet these needs.
The STEP IN project builds the capacity of non-MHPSS professionals who are in contact with particularly vulnerable migrant populations in Italy, Greece and Romania to deliver the culturally appropriate Problem Management+ (PM+) programmes, embedding a ethno-psychosocial approach. The project also evaluates the feasibility of PM+ to address target groups’ specific vulnerabilities eventually proposing evidence-based recommendations for scale-up in the selected locations and in other Member States.
The Well-U project proposes universal and proven preventive mental health and psychosocial measures that can be implemented by teachers, educators, cultural mediators, health and social workers, staff working in reception centers, refugees themselves, working with Ukrainian migrant minors. Such an approach involves interventions that are more accessible, less costly and more integrated into the current life circumstances of individuals, while reducing the burden on mental health institutions.
This will form the basis for collecting and sharing the most promising practices, knowledge and training materials through an online community of practice, with the aim of connecting and supporting professionals across Europe dealing with migrants and refugees, especially those displaced by the Ukrainian conflict.
Tasks
- Develop ad-hoc training for individual and group PM+, adapting the standard courses to the local context and target audience
- Provide ongoing on-the-job clinical supervision and mentoring to trained staff, utilizing group and individual supervision models
- Draw recommendations for scaling PM+ up both in the countries targeted by the action and other EU Member States
- Take on minor project-related tasks, such as keeping precise records, contributing to monitoring and evaluation and integrating reports when relevant.
- Guarantee the quality delivery of Pm+ trainings ensuring that interventions are culturally appropriate, matching the needs and performed with regular follow-up.
- Prepare reports on PM+ trainings
Knowledge and experience we value the most
- Degree in mental health, social science, counselling or related field.
- Experience in conducting Problem Management Plus (PM+) and/or Group Problem Management Plus (PM+) sessions, and providing training on PM+ interventions.
- Certification from a recognized accreditation entity (e.g. World Health Organization) to deliver the PM+ training
- Experience in working with (Ukrainian) migrants: children, young people and adults.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within different cultural environments.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Ability to work within the project team.
- Ability to work in English is mandatory; ability to work in Italian, or other languages is a valued asset.
How to apply
Please send your CV and motivational letter with three references in PDF format at
risorse-umane@sositalia.it with the subject “PM+ TRAINER” and authorizing the processing of data, as established by Legislative Decree No. 196/2003 on privacy no later than 05 October 2023.
The announcement is addressed to candidates of both sexes in accordance with current legislation.
