Psychosocial Counsellor
Job Overview
The job holder is responsible for
providing technical support and leadership required for the successful
implementation of all psychosocial support activities of SHOFCO programs. She/
he will provide one on one counseling and group counseling sessions to GBV
survivors, school going children, children at risk to reduce the past trauma
experienced and undertake staff debriefing. The Counselor will work closely
with the Social/Case workers on providing psychological support and report to
the relevant headmistresses.
Rank: Officer
Grade: 8
Section: Essential Services
Department: Girls Leadership and Education
Location/Work
station: Kibera/Mathare
Working
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM
Reports
to: Headmistresses
Responsibilities
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Participate in the development of
professional, effective and appropriate psychosocial programming, including
direct individual and group counseling support to school going girls.
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Provide professional and confidential
services to GBV, SGBV and trauma survivors.
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Assist in the development and
provision of psychosocial activities within SHOFCO school for girls
(KSG&MSG).
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Supervise and provide counseling
training and technical counseling support to social workers directly involved
with the psychosocial component of SHOFCO programs.
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Assist with preparing all relevant
reports regarding psychosocial activities.
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Ensure timely implementation of
psychosocial program activities in the schools.
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Lead the team of Social Workersin the
development of life skills program plans based on psychosocial KSG/MSG needs.
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Provide one on one counselling
services (6-8 sessions per person) to KSG&MSG girls with personal and
social challenges such as conflict, SGBV issues, and dealing with post-
traumatic stress disorder and other.
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Provide group therapy sessions for
the KSG&MSG on weekly basis.
·
Secondary referrals to other mental
health specialists/psychosocial providers.
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Provide extensive and comprehensive
programmes and assessments for stress management, depression, anxiety, bipolar
management and other mental illnesses.
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Analyse the behavioural trends,
patterns of the referred cases.
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Develop and monitor a case management
system (Psychosocial)for monitoring of referred cases.
·
Compile counselling monthly and
quarterly reports on the referred cases and provide best solutions to cases
·
Perform any other professional duty
assigned the supervisor.
Qualifications
Academic
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Counselling,
Psychology or a higher diploma in Counselling
·
Experience in the provision of
psychosocial services to vulnerable community members
Professional
·
Good report writing and communication
skills
·
A team player with ability to work
independently with minimal supervision
·
Ability to maintain professionalism
in services delivery and ethics
·
Experience in case management
including management of case conferences
Others
qualifications
·
At least 2 years’ experience in
community setting – possibly in informal settlements
·
Ability to assess for mental disorder
·
Ability to provide Psychosocial
opportunities to clients
Functional
skills
·
Examining information
·
Checking things
·
Articulating information
·
Pursuing goals
Behavioral
competencies
·
Empowering individuals
·
Team working
·
Directing people
·
Making decisions
Future Education Officer
Job Overview
To support the Future Education
Department by developing relationships with secondary schools and scholarship
organizations within Kenya and abroad, preparing students for secondary school
and life outside of Kibera through the mentorship, and ensuring continual
socio-emotional and leadership development of graduates during secondary school
breaks.
Rank: Officer
Grade: 8
Section: Essential Services
Department: Girls Leadership and Education
Location/Work
station: Kibera
Working
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM
Reports
to: Future Education Director
Responsibilities
·
Proactively develop relationships
with secondary schools in Kenya by sharing the SHOFCO/KSG story with the
ultimate goal of securing placements for KSG Graduates.
·
Proactively develop relationships
with scholarship programs with the ultimate goal of securing scholarships for
KSG graduates and learning best-in-practice mentorship/socio-emotional training
methods.
·
Seek out, build, and maintain
relationships with key individuals and organizations who may be able to assist
KSG graduates.
·
Represent SHOFCO and the Future
Education Department at various conferences/meetings; proactively seeking
opportunities that will benefit the organization and following-through on such.
·
Work to find ways to academically
support KSG graduates in high school to help them achieve academic success.
·
Navigate passport and visa process
for students traveling to the US: this includes working with the Ministry of
Education and Child Services to secure approval for travel.
·
Guide KSG Class 8 students in
completion of scholarship applications.
·
Aid in the development of a
socio-emotional/leadership curriculum to be delivered to KSG graduates during
secondary school breaks.
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Serve as assistant facilitator of
curriculum during secondary school breaks for KSG graduates.
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Assist in overseeing Community
Service Projects during secondary school breaks for KSG graduates.
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Assist in overseeing SHOFCO
Internship Program during secondary school breaks for KSG graduates.
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Assist in overseeing of the
mentorship program; this includes planning of events, drafting and sending out
monthly emails to mentors, following-up and tracking responses, organizing
one-on-ones, and gathering termly class reports.
·
Work to find measures to track
progress of KSG graduates and impact of SHOFCO on their lives and that of their
family.
Qualifications
Academic
·
Degree in any relevant field
Others
qualifications
·
Experience in working with secondary
school students
·
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint)
Functional
skills
·
Adopting practical approaches
·
Providing insights
·
Managing tasks
·
Upholding standards
Behavioral
competencies
·
Team working
·
Convincing people
·
Empowering individuals
·
Directing people
How To apply
Please submit a cover letter and
resume to the HR Manager through jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org, with “Future Education Officer” in
the subject line. Applications without this information will not be considered.
Do not attach testimonials at this point. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Applications should reach us not later than 4th October 2019.
