Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job purpose
CISP is leading a consortium of partners to implement a Child Protection project funded by AICS in four sub-Counties in Nakuru and Kakamega Counties. The purpose of this position is to support the sub-County Children’s Offices through providing effective case management and psychosocial support to children identified to be in need. The position will work closely with all other staff at the Sub-County Children’s Office and other child protection stakeholders to achieve quality and timely child protection services for children in the targeted communities.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Contribute to comprehensive case management through proper assessment of children, case planning, service provision and appropriate referrals to relevant service providers in consultation with the SCCO and CP Technical Supervisor;
• Provide direct counselling for children as well as their families or guardians as identified to be in need psychosocial support; Organize and conducting group therapy for parents, children, families and staff;
• Provide pre-trial briefing to clients and their witnesses; Ensure court attendance when required to support children and their caregivers;
• Assist in fact-finding in homes, schools, police stations and other institutions;
• Assist in writing reports and recommendations to the child magistrate and facilitate court processes;
• Make referrals, follow-ups and report on the progress made with referred cases;
• Assist in implementing child abuse preventative programs and activities in schools and at the community level;
• Assist in the designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of internal and external trainings and capacity building exercises for numerous target groups, including for children and duty bearers;
• Interact with children at the SCCO and facilitate structured games and appropriate play to facilitate healing, growth and development of children;
• Effectively use the outlined data collection tools including CPIMS to document and report all cases reported and addressed through the SCCO;
• Make use of CPIMS as a case management tool Assist and support behavior change programs for identified children at the SCCO;
• Follow up cases that have been referred and make adequate recommendations
• Keep appropriate records of children’s cases at the SCCO and ensure filling and updating of records is done on a daily basis to ensure quality reporting;
• Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed;
• Work with other partners (i.e., Police, Magistrate, DMOH, etc.) to strengthen the referral system and ensure proper follow up of cases;
• Develop new and strengthen existing referral systems with other organizations;
• Engage in self-care through supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions;
• Conduct mobile outreaches to extend service provision to the community level;
• Promote the services of the SCCO by ensuring that children and the community understand and access the services provided at the SCCO and during mobile community outreaches;
• Advocate for children and sensitize the community on the rights and welfare of the child;
• Participate in identifying and supporting activities that promote child protection in schools and the community;
• Integrate children with their families and provide follow-up support for such families;
• Develop a monthly work plan to be submitted to CP Technical Supervisor for discussion and approval. Performance will be measured upon achievements of the work plan;
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and meetings (such as child protection, advocacy, health promotion, education, etc.) that aim at promoting child protection at the SCCO and in the community;
• Become proficient with project data collection and reporting tools, and conduct and submit reports in a timely and accurate manner;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the SCCO and/or by the CP Technical Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
• Diploma in Social Sciences with a focus on counselling or psychology
• Graduate degree in social sciences is added advantage
• Proven experience in working closely with children especially at Sub County Children Offices in Mumias or Matungu sub counties
• Currently volunteering or an intern in SCCOs in Matungu or Mumias is an added advantage
• Experience in case management is an added advantage
• Ability to use a wide range of child counseling methodologies
• Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Ability to adapt to different cultures
• Good IT skills including the use of Word and database software
• Knowledge of community-based child protection approaches, preferably including experience in participatory approaches (PRA/PLA) and child participation methodologies.
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing programme priorities and emergency priorities that may arise
• Strong self-starter, able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
• Positive attitude towards community work with an emphasis on the ability to learn from communities and support innovative approaches to problem-solving
• Commitment to CISP values and Child Protection Policy.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Please send your application by e-mail to kenya@cisp-ngo.org  and jared.bangani@cisp-ngo.org  with the e-mail subject “Counsellor/Social Worker Matungu Sub County” no later than 3rd August 2022 at 8AM (EAT). Please note: applications will be reviewed on a roll-in basis. For more information about this position, you can contact us through the same email address.

Applications must include ALL of the following to be assessed:
• CV including three references
• One Page Cover letter demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position and your expected remuneration (maximum 1 page)
• Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• For more information about CISP, please visit www.cisp-ngo.org

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