Caseworker, MHPSS Project

The role supports MHPSS project activities for international protection applicants in transit accommodation centres in Ireland. It provides casework and community-level psychosocial support, maps services, coordinates referrals and strengthens access to protection and support services.

Department: MHPSS Unit

• Map basic services and protection activities and share information on how to access them
• Provide direct assistance to vulnerable individuals and families among affected populations
• Organize sensitization, information and problem-solving group sessions with the educator
• Strengthen social networks and participatory community psychosocial initiatives
• Identify vulnerable cases and support access to protection services through MHPSS assessments
• Coordinate inclusion of vulnerable cases in community-based activities
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to community focal points and volunteers
• Facilitate MHPSS needs assessments, surveys and research in project communities

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or Social Work with minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Ability to work with migrants and asylum seekers
• Intercultural competence and communication skills
• Knowledge of procedures related to asylum applications in Ireland
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and work with statistics
• Fluency in English, oral and written
• Valid residence and work permit for Ireland

• Contract is fixed-term for 1 year with possibility of extension
• Post is subject to local recruitment
• Contract may be shorter than advertised to align with work permit expiry
• Selection process may be used to staff similar positions for 24 months
• Offer is subject to funding confirmation
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, residency verification, visa and government authorizations