Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

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


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

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.


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