Psychosocial Support Officer – Emerge Lanka Foundation

Job Overview

Emerge Lanka Foundation is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychosocial Support Officer to provide trauma-informed support for children and young people. This role focuses on facilitating psychosocial sessions, case support, and creating safe, child-friendly environments to promote healing and resilience.

Job Title

Psychosocial Support Officer

Company

Emerge Lanka Foundation

Location

Sri Lanka (Field-Based Role)

Job Type

Part-Time (4 Days per Week)

Job Description

Emerge Lanka Foundation is a survivor-centered nonprofit organization working with girls and young women who have experienced abuse. The Psychosocial Support Officer will work in state-run shelters, delivering group-based and individual psychosocial support for children under 18.

This role involves direct facilitation, case support, and collaboration with shelter staff. The candidate will use creative and child-friendly approaches such as art, play, and storytelling to support emotional wellbeing, resilience, and healing.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate group-based psychosocial sessions using trauma-informed, child-friendly methods
• Conduct assessments and check-ins to identify participant needs and risks
• Provide case support, referrals, and follow-up for children needing additional care
• Design and implement structured psychosocial programs and schedules
• Deliver training sessions for staff and caregivers on child protection and trauma-informed care
• Develop child-friendly materials and tools in collaboration with the team
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, reporting, and monitoring
• Support staff wellbeing and trauma-informed self-care practices
• Provide support during centre activities, exposure visits, or crisis situations

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with postgraduate qualification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Child Development, or related field
• Experience in child protection, psychosocial support, or working with trauma-affected children
• Training in Psychological First Aid, case management, or child safeguarding
• Fluency in Sinhala (Tamil is an added advantage)
• Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with care, professionalism, and emotional intelligence

Preferred Skills

• Experience in group facilitation using creative methods (art, play, storytelling)
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Working Conditions

• Part-time role (4 days per week)
• Field-based work in shelters and community environments
• Occasional on-call support for alumni or emergency situations

Salary & Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work in a high-impact nonprofit organization
• Supportive, empathetic, and mission-driven team culture

How to Apply

Apply via online form:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/apply-to-emergelanka

📧 Email: vacancies@emergelanka.org
📞 Contact: +94 77 081 9113

🗓 Deadline: 22 May 2026 (5:00 PM Sri Lanka Time)

Company Overview

Emerge Lanka Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of abuse. With over 20 years of impact, the foundation has helped more than 1,800 young women rebuild their lives through care, mentorship, and structured support programs.