JOB PURPOSE:
To coordinate all psychosocial community services in accordance with the policies, procedures and protocols established by national standards of practice and licensing and certificate and other regulatory agencies requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees, other forced migrants and host community in individual and group settings.
Assist in the development of training materials and facilitate internal and external capacity building activities on a variety of topics.
In conjunction with the other counselors, coordinate the assessment, planning and implementing of psychosocial programs.
Conduct surveys and studies relating to psychosocial status and patterns of population groups as directed.
Prepare monthly reports and donor related reports within schedule.
Support the development of proposals for fundraising for program work.
Coordinate services to beneficiaries with other organizational entities involved in psychosocial and mental health services.
Conduct home visits to assess individual psychosocial needs.
Provide support to social workers in the tracking of cases and maintaining records and database of clients.
Assist in the day to day office administrative duties.
Ensure professionalism in services delivery and ethics while performing other duties as required.
Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Diploma in counselling studies from a recognized university or Diploma in Social work and Community Development (KNEC).
Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology is an added advantage.
Must a registered member of Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA).
Two years’ experience with NGO or related environment is an added advantage.
Strong analytical and report writing skills
Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
Good team player with excellent multi-cultural interpersonal skills able to exercise diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness.
Technology Awareness. Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources etc
Send your application to:- The Recruitment Committee, Subject Line: “Application for the position of PSYCHOSOCIAL COUSELOR (Dadaab, Garissa Or Kakuma) “Email: careers@rckkenya.org”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted as soon as 5th January 2023.
Apply via :
careers@rckkenya.org
