Head of Psychological Support Group

Overview

The 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade named after Prince Volodymyr Monomakh is a military unit of the mechanized forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• cooperating with commanders and other members of the military unit to provide psychological support and preventive measures
• evaluating and promptly responding to changes in personnel's psychological state
• diagnosing and providing initial psychological assistance in cases of combat stress or combat-related psychological trauma among unit servicemen
• preventing negative changes in the serviceman's psyche
• conducting measures to restore the psychological readiness and resilience of servicemen
• organizing the operation of the psychological aid center
• conducting psychological preparation measures for the unit's personnel prior to combat missions
• evaluating and promptly responding to changes in personnel's psychological readiness and resilience
• assisting unit commanders in working with the team, resolving possible conflicts and disputes
• psychoprophylactic work, including organizing various activities aimed at improving the morale and psychological state
• preparing reports on the morale and psychological state of personnel

Requirements:

• age from 21
• an officer's position
• higher education in the relevant professional field of "Psychology" or "Sociology"
• experience in psychological support and working with people
• fitness for service by state of health and moral qualities
• motivation to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine
• developed communication skills
• having combat experience will be an advantage
• experience serving as a morale and psychological support officer will be an advantage
• readiness to serve alongside the unit in the combat zone

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• monetary allowance from 50,000 to 120,000 hryvnias depending on place of service
• social benefits in accordance with current legislation: annual leave — 30 calendar days, leave for family circumstances up to 10 calendar days per year, medical care
• social and legal protection guarantees for servicemen and their family members
• provision of all necessary supplies and equipment, full meals
• annual monetary wellness assistance
• annual assistance for resolving social and household issues
• Combat Veteran status
• training in your specialty
• social protection and guaranteed life insurance of 15 million hryvnias