Social Support Intern – Child Justice
2025-04-15T12:17:27+00:00
Undikumbukire Project (UP) Zambia
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FULL_TIME
UP Zambia Office
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Business Management and Administration
Legal
2025-04-18T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Location: UP Zambia Office, Lusaka
Duration: 6 months
Under the supervision of mental health professionals in the Social Support team, the intern will provide psychological services to children and youth in conflict or contact with the law and those at risk of being in conflict with the law. This position offers hands-on experience in conducting assessments, providing therapy, and participating in multidisciplinary case planning, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed and culturally competent care.
Duties
- Conduct psychological assessments (e.g., cognitive, behavioural, emotional) and assist in report writing under supervision.
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions for children in correctional facilities and children at risk of being in conflict with the law in communities.
- Participate in case conferences and treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., staff attorneys, Legal officers, social workers, psychosocial counsellors and education officers).
- Participate in workshops and make presentations when assigned.
- Maintain accurate client documentation and case notes in accordance with organisational policies and ethical standards.
- Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts when needed.
- Learn and apply evidence-based practices appropriate for children and youth with histories. of trauma, substance use, and/or behavioural disorders.
- Attend training sessions and team meetings regularly.
Key Requirements & Attributes
- Degree in Psychology (being currently enrolled in a graduate program is a plus).
- Completion of foundational coursework in assessment, psychopathology, and clinical interventions.
- Prior experience with adolescents or in a correctional/clinical setting is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Commitment to restorative justice, equity, and trauma-informed care.
- Commitment to upholding legal, ethical, and professional standards of psychological practice.
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Conduct psychological assessments (e.g., cognitive, behavioural, emotional) and assist in report writing under supervision. Provide individual and group therapy sessions for children in correctional facilities and children at risk of being in conflict with the law in communities. Participate in case conferences and treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., staff attorneys, Legal officers, social workers, psychosocial counsellors and education officers). Participate in workshops and make presentations when assigned. Maintain accurate client documentation and case notes in accordance with organisational policies and ethical standards. Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts when needed. Learn and apply evidence-based practices appropriate for children and youth with histories. of trauma, substance use, and/or behavioural disorders. Attend training sessions and team meetings regularly.
Degree in Psychology (being currently enrolled in a graduate program is a plus). Completion of foundational coursework in assessment, psychopathology, and clinical interventions. Prior experience with adolescents or in a correctional/clinical setting is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism. Commitment to restorative justice, equity, and trauma-informed care. Commitment to upholding legal, ethical, and professional standards of psychological practice. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Degree in Psychology (being currently enrolled in a graduate program is a plus). Completion of foundational coursework in assessment, psychopathology, and clinical interventions. Prior experience with adolescents or in a correctional/clinical setting is a plus. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism. Commitment to restorative justice, equity, and trauma-informed care. Commitment to upholding legal, ethical, and professional standards of psychological practice. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
No Requirements
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Vacancy title:
Social Support Intern – Child Justice
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Legal]
Jobs at:
Undikumbukire Project (UP) Zambia
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 18 2025
Duty Station:
UP Zambia Office | Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Location: UP Zambia Office, Lusaka
Duration: 6 months
Under the supervision of mental health professionals in the Social Support team, the intern will provide psychological services to children and youth in conflict or contact with the law and those at risk of being in conflict with the law. This position offers hands-on experience in conducting assessments, providing therapy, and participating in multidisciplinary case planning, with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed and culturally competent care.
Duties
- Conduct psychological assessments (e.g., cognitive, behavioural, emotional) and assist in report writing under supervision.
- Provide individual and group therapy sessions for children in correctional facilities and children at risk of being in conflict with the law in communities.
- Participate in case conferences and treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., staff attorneys, Legal officers, social workers, psychosocial counsellors and education officers).
- Participate in workshops and make presentations when assigned.
- Maintain accurate client documentation and case notes in accordance with organisational policies and ethical standards.
- Support crisis intervention and de-escalation efforts when needed.
- Learn and apply evidence-based practices appropriate for children and youth with histories. of trauma, substance use, and/or behavioural disorders.
- Attend training sessions and team meetings regularly.
Key Requirements & Attributes
- Degree in Psychology (being currently enrolled in a graduate program is a plus).
- Completion of foundational coursework in assessment, psychopathology, and clinical interventions.
- Prior experience with adolescents or in a correctional/clinical setting is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Commitment to restorative justice, equity, and trauma-informed care.
- Commitment to upholding legal, ethical, and professional standards of psychological practice.
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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- Submitted documents should be saved as your first and last name e.g. MULENGA CHANDA COVER LETTER. Indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject. Send a one-page cover letter and CV by 17:00hrs CAT on Friday 18th April 2025. Candidates must be ready to begin in the first week of May and must be available full-time during the duration of the internship. * All qualifications must be certified by ZAQA.
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