Psychologist Coordinator

  Peru

• All Other Areas in Peru: 
Trujillo

Durations of Program: 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 years
Dates: Jan 2009

Description: The psychologist coordinator's role will require an ability to train others and supervise their work in addition to direct work with the children and their families. As such, we need someone who speaks Spanish fluently.

Please feel free to contact the volunteer coordinator at SKIP if you have any questions about the work that we do or life here in Peru as a volunteer.

Highlights: We are asking for a one year commitment to this position as we need someone in post who can really get to know the families and the other psychologists, due to the time commitment, we would not expect this person to pay a fee but they would be responsible for their travel to Peru. Accommodation is provided and also lunch.

Qualifications: We are looking for a psychologist coordinator, ideally with a background in educational and clinical or child psychology.

Cost in US$: none

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: SKIP encourages applications from anyone who feels qualified and motivated to help

Age Range: any

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Peru Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 3 psychologists to supervise

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Supporting Kids In Peru (SKIP)'s Mission Statement: SKIP is a non-profit organization helping economically-disadvantaged children in El Porvenir, Peru to realize their right to an education. We promote quality education and foster the capacity of children and families to be the principal agents of change in their own lives. SKIP works in partnership with families through holistic programs focusing on the educational, economic, emotional and social development of each child and family.

Year Founded: 2003