INTRODUCTION
With over 100+ migrant children unaccompanied in Trinidad and Tobago, UNICEF, in collaboration with the Archdiocese’s Ministry for Migrants and Refugees (AMMR) and national authorities, have launched an Alternative Care Programme (ACP) which will provide family and/or community-based care to these unaccompanied and separated children. Alternative Care is the term used to describe the care provided to children by caregivers who are not their biological parents. This programme aims to attract persons interested in volunteering to be Foster Parents or Care Supporters for Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASC), Children at Risk of Violence, Abuse, Exploitation, or children whose parents/caregivers lack the capacity to care for them adequately.
In an effort to address gaps and challenges faced by the local authorities, AMMR is now seeking a qualified facilitator to train other Psychologists in the use of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory (CAPI), the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) and the Family Assessment Measure (FAM) tool to support the assessment process. This process is integral to the assessment and selection of potential caregivers and is aimed at mitigating risks and vulnerabilities associated with placement.
RATIONALE
This project seeks to train twenty (20) duly qualified persons in the use of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory (CAPI), the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) and the Family Assessment Measure (FAM). The goal of this training is to provide assistance to national authorities in their assessment process, which is a major part of their overall ACP. It is anticipated that this collaboration will enhance the impact and placement of UASCs with registered families in the ACP.
Title of Project:
Child Abuse Potential Inventory (CAPI), Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) & Family Assessment Measure (FAM) Training.
AMMR would like to invite eligible persons to indicate their interest in providing services for training other line professionals in the use of the above Assessment Tools and Scales. The Consultant should have:
- Comprehensive knowledge and technical skill in the use of all aspects of the Assessment Tools;
- PhD or MSc. Degree in Clinical Psychology from a recognized University;
- At least three to seven (3 – 7) years extensive work-related experience or experience in a supervisory or teaching capacity.
Interested persons must provide the following information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services:
- Consultant’s Profile – Educational qualifications, place, and dates of certification. Overall experience in the field of proposed assignment and knowledge of the Assessment Tools. A brief description of work-related or other experience will be helpful in determining if the consultant will be able to cover the needs of this assignment.
- List of related contracts completed during the last five (5) years supported by a brief description of the assignment including name of client, place, implementation period.
- Copies of academic Certificates.
- Proposed outline for task – Specific time line for the successful implementation of the project taking into consideration COVID-19 restrictions.
- Monitoring & Evaluation Criteria – Specific format and time line for an evaluation process (impact of the training and understanding of material).
- A separately sealed envelope with a quotation for your services in the implementation and execution of the above assignment.
- Training must be completed in June/July 2021.
Expressions of Interest should be submitted to the:
Catholic Commission for Social Justice/ Archdiocese’s Ministry for Migrants & Refugees, Archbishop’s House,
27 Maraval Road,
Port of Spain.
no later than 28 May 2021. Or, via email at: socialjustice@catholictt.org with the subject heading: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: FACILITATOR
Kind Regards,
Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and AMMR
