Psychologist

The Association "SOS Children's Village Georgia" within the framework of the Kutaisi Family Strengthening Project, announces the following vacancy: Psychologist

Work location: Kutaisi Work load: Part-time (20 hours per week)

The main goal of the activity: Through psychological assessment / diagnosis and intervention, rehabilitation, psycho-education of the project's beneficiary children and their parents, and assistance in the development of various skills, including psycho-emotional and childcare skills.

Main functions and responsibilities: - Psychodiagnostics of each beneficiary and identification of their psychological needs; - Development of an individual development plan for each beneficiary based on the results of psychodiagnostics; - Conducting individual and / or group therapy for beneficiaries based on the individual development plan; - Development of skills in adolescents and children through art, music, and play therapy, which are necessary for the beneficiaries' full-fledged psycho-social functioning; - Conducting personality-developing exercises (volitional, cognitive, emotional, communication) and relaxation activities for children; conducting individual therapy with children as needed; - Visiting families in special cases; - Maintaining relevant documentation during work with beneficiaries; - Developing a work plan, preparing reports on the work done, and submitting them to the project coordinator.

Mandatory requirements: - Higher education with a psychologist qualification - At least two years of work experience as a psychologist with children and adults - Knowledge of the age-specific characteristics of children and adolescents - Ability to identify and support the interests and abilities of beneficiaries - Ability to empathize and support beneficiaries - Effective communication - listening, understanding, and gaining trust - Ability to establish relationships / teamwork - ability to establish communication at different levels and provide adequate emotional feedback; work in a team and consider the characteristics of others - Flexibility and independence - Self-control and maintaining calm in difficult and stressful situations - Planning and organization skills - Writing skills - Sharing the vision and goals of SOS Children's Village

We offer: - The opportunity to support the implementation of the important mission "A loving family for every child" - The opportunity to work in one of the largest international non-governmental organizations worldwide - Interesting and diverse work - A pleasant and friendly work environment - Working with a professional team - Opportunities for professional and personal development

If interested, please send your motivation letter and CV (including contact information for three recommenders) to: hr@sos-kd.ge by September 11, 2026. Please indicate the desired position in the subject.

The Association "SOS Children's Village Georgia" is a non-governmental organization focused on social development. Since 1989, it has been actively involved in developing programs and services aimed at children's rights and needs. The Association "SOS Children's Village Georgia" operates in accordance with the regulations of "SOS Children's Villages International", which is its umbrella organization with local representations in 136 countries worldwide. The organization's goal is to protect the rights of children at risk of abandonment and those deprived of parental care; as well as to provide community-based alternative services to socially vulnerable children, assist in their formation as full-fledged individuals, and promote their integration into society. For more information, see: http://www.sos-childrensvillages.ge