Juan José Castellanos
Technical Specialist, Child Protection & Psychosocial Support
Bogotá
Summary
I'm a Psychology major & masters student in interdisciplinary studies of development at CIDER, Universidad de los Andes. Passionate about community-led child protection and accessible psychosocial support programs for children and youth. With a vast experience in program development, quality control, and implementation staff capacity strengthening through creative methods. With an academic background on development studies and gender studies applied to child protection and psychosocial support in humanitarian settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Child Protection &Psychosocial Support Coordinator
War Child Holland
Bogotá
12.2021 - Current
- Responsible for coordination and integration of Child Protection & Psychosocial support in all War Child’s projects in Colombia.
- Program development and fundraising.
- Program implementation oversight.
- Responsible for training and capacity building in Child Protection, psychosocial support and Child Safeguarding of War Child’s staff in Colombia and Local Partners.
- Responsible for quality control of Child Protection & psychosocial support program in Colombia
Psychosocial Professional
GAIA Cultura
Cali
10.2017 - 12.2022
- In charge of psychosocial support for the teams executing the "brave travelers" program with children.
- Designed and executed a series of activities with narrative and artistic techniques to improve parents and teachers skills with children with gender and rights focus.
Psychologist for Psychosocial Support Project
Casita de Belén
Cali
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Coordinated child protection activities with program directors.
- Designed and executed programs towards the improvement of the caretaker wellbeing
- Designed and executed programs for the wellbeing of teachers, and caretakers.
- Designed and executed child protection programs for children at the institution.
Child Protection Coordinator
War Child Holland
Bogotá
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Responsible for coordination and integration of Child Protection in all War Child’s projects in Colombia.
- Responsible for training and capacity building in Child Protection and Child Safeguarding of War Child’s staff in Colombia and Local Partners.
- Responsible for quality control of Child Protection program in Colombia.
Child Protection Officer
War Child Holland
Bogotá
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Responsible for the follow up of child protection programs and activities within Colombia in compliance with War Child child protection standards.
- Contributed to the wholesome implementation of Child Protection in all War Child’s projects in Colombia.
Psychologist at Child Protection Centre
Casita de Belén
Cali
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Planning, execution, and quality monitoring of the child protection program for Casita de Belén within the ICBF (Colombian Institute for Family Welfare) guidelines
- Compliance with children progress evolution plans as promoted by ICBF
- Individual psychosocial support orientation for 45 children
- Design and execution of child protection and psychosocial first aid training plan for facilitators and caretakers
- Family psychosocial interventions and strengthening of positive parenting and child protection skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogotá, Colombia 01.2013 - 04.2017
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies of Development
Universidad De Los Andes, CIDER
Bogotá, Colombia 06.2021 - Current
Skills
Child protection
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Child Protection &Psychosocial Support Coordinator
War Child Holland
12.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies of Development
Universidad De Los Andes, CIDER
06.2021 - Current
Child Protection Coordinator
War Child Holland
09.2020 - 11.2021
Child Protection Officer
War Child Holland
04.2020 - 09.2020
Psychologist at Child Protection Centre
Casita de Belén
08.2018 - 03.2020
Psychologist for Psychosocial Support Project
Casita de Belén
03.2018 - 07.2022
Psychosocial Professional
GAIA Cultura
10.2017 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Universidad De Los Andes
01.2013 - 04.2017
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