Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job summary
• The job holder will be reporting to the director of administration and will help to direct the social work program for the pupils and their parents/guardians.

Roles and responsibilities
• Participate in the development, review, and implementation of standard operating procedures that guide the social work program at the organization
• Participate in education assessment meetings as well as individual educational planning meetings.
• Work in collaboration with parents/guardians and management to help solve problems in any enrolled child’s living situation that affects the child’s adjustment in school.
• Prepare the social or developmental history of children admitted to the school
• Work with the school counsellor to offer counseling services to parents/guardians.
• Mobilize family, school, or community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his/her educational program.
• Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
• Serve on student support teams and special education committees at the school for children/pupils.
• Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions needed.
• Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referrals.
• Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled visits to the homes of potential children to review individual circumstances and report findings in writing.
• Interview pupils and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action.
• Provide staff and co-workers with training on topics that affect children/pupils and those working with them. (i.e., child development, grief, and loss issues, healthy attachments and relationships, crisis management, and problem-solving with children and adolescents).
• Attend staff meetings give reports and carry out any interventions assigned or proposed.
• Develop and implement professional development training for educational staff and parents as requested.
• Conduct home visits as a method to assess the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals.
• Collaborate with the school nurse and chaplain to develop and implement co-curricular activities and programs that will build the capacity of parents/guardians in supporting their children’s progress in education.
• Plan and conduct training sessions for parents of prospective and current pupils at the school
• Develop reports on social work aspects and submit them to the management as required.
• Provide support in developing work plans as well as monitoring and evaluation schedules for social work and other programs in the school.
• Assist in budgeting for the activities within the social work program.
• Accomplish any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum requirements
• Must be a holder of a diploma/degree in social work or related field.
• Possess a minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a busy setup.
• Prior relevant experience in a school setting will be an added advantage

Key skills and competencies
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, including well-developed presentation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain an excellent working rapport with various stakeholders including parents and community members

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Qualified and interested candidates should apply by sending their updated cv in pdf format quoting their current/last and expected salary to recruit@amazonfronts.co.ke 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!!!

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