Social Worker
Reports to: Friends of Rang’I (FoR) - Kenya; Program Manager.
Based at: FoR Office – Genga Sub-location, Central Gem Location, Rangwe Division, Homa Bay District.
Purpose of the Role:
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Interview and
select students and provide in-service training for selection of the poor
and bright students.
- Responsible for establishing
and maintaining interpersonal relationships with children and their
families.
- Organizing
social events from time to time when planned.
- Helping children
and youth to mediate any conflict that may arise.
- Maintaining a
family profile for each child, he/she will be responsible for looking at
alternatives on how the children in their case studies can be reintegrated
back to their families.
- Make regular
visits to the Schools that each child attends and report to Head of
Children's Home and Program Manager on progress of each child.
- Counsel children
in adjustment and academic problems.
- Be able to
effectively de-escalate crisis situations, both verbally and physically if
necessary.
- Prepare budget
and determined allocation of funds for students in sponsorship
- Maintain
inventory of school needs of each student and purchase and distribute at
appropriate times
Skills
and Experience
- Diploma in
social work
- Excellent
Communication Skills
- Psychological
Counselling Skills
- Planning &
Organisational Skills
- Proven Team
Working Skills
- Relevant
Degree/Diploma and work experience
- Knowledge of
severely emotionally and behaviorally disturbed youth (previous
experience preferred)
Salary: KShs: 15,000/=
Applications should include;
Applications should include;
- Letter of
application indicating interest
- Current
Curriculum Vitae with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
- Three letters of
reference with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
- Copies of
Certificates
Applications
Due: 10th May 2013. Applications will be accepted through:
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org, Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu, Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)
E-mail: recruitment@friendsofrangi.org, Or posted: P.O. Box 19146 Mega City - 40123, Kisumu, Or dropped: Friends of Rang’I Offices ( Kisumu – Mega City or Rang’I)
