Senior Social Worker (Students Psycho-social Support)
Program Description: AmericaShare implements school sponsorship
program that addresses access to education for children from the marginalized
community in Mukuru Slums.
The program identifies children
with multiple vulnerabilities whose education would be hampered or affected by
the nature of their background; family status, financial situation, social and
psychological factors that make them prone to dropping out from school or in
the worst situation not attending school all together.
Role Description: Reporting to the Senior Administrative Manager, The
Senior Social Worker will facilitate program development, provide overall
coordination and strategic direction, forge networks with other stakeholders
and monitor, evaluate and report on students psycho social development.
H/she will also be responsible
for planning and implementing activities aimed at supporting mental health of
students.
Specific Roles
Hold regular reviews and assessments with all
beneficiaries /Target Groups, parents, referral agents and contact persons to
identify areas of need.
Interview students in order to understand their
current state, needs, wants, strengths and weaknesses
Monitor, oversee and evaluate clients’ progress
Assign clients to community and health referral
services when needed
Evaluate students based on their needs, limitations
and desires; Carry out social assessments of the families and students; Conduct
home visits to families assessed to verify further information given and also
establish their economic status.
Facilitate the educational development of sponsored
children; Monitor the performance and progress of all the children supported in
the program every term and develop progress reports; organize any supportive
holiday programme ensuring for the students.
In collaboration with the other social workers,
conduct counselling sessions for the identified special student cases and
provide emotional support.
Monitor the progress of individual students by
regularly following up on them.
Establish links and develop networks with other
like-minded CBOs, GOK departments and community in supporting the students
Psycho social needs.
Maintain good relations with all departments through
ensuring prompt correspondence and providing regular updates on progress of the
programmes.
Provide counselling services to students and
guardians whenever necessary.
Perform any other tasks as may be requested by the
supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counselling
Psychology or Community Development. Additional training in counselling is
highly desirable.
A Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in an
education program or community development programs in a Non-Governmental
Organization, particularly dealing with adolescents.
Active membership to a professional body.
Excellent communication skills including oral
presentation, reporting and computer operations.
A Team player with high level of interpersonal
skills.
Willingness to work in informal settings
Additional Requirements
In-depth knowledge of social theories and best
practices
Ability to build trust and long-term relationships
with clients
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Good understanding of Adolescence Sexual
Reproductive Health & Rights.
Preferably over 35 years of age.
Send your application clearly
stating the position you are applying for in the subject line to
hr@micato.co.ke by 9th June 2023.
Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
