Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities
• Conducting interviews with participants and their families to assess and review their situation
• Undertaking and writing up assessments (sometimes in collaboration with other professionals), which meet specified standards and timescales
• Offering information and support to participants and their families
• Accomplishing administrative duties and diligently completing paperwork
• Organising and managing packages of support to enable participants to lead the fullest lives possible
• Participating in multidisciplinary teams and meetings regarding, for example, child protection or education or psychosocial support and integration
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports as necessary
• Participating in training, supervision and team meetings
• Participate in investigating child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary
• Counseling participants in individual and group sessions to help them overcome trauma and adjust to life.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record participant’s progress according to measurable goals described in their care plans.
• Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the participant
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably directed by the supervisor and as dictated by the needs of the organisation

Education and experience:
• Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in a relevant field
• Competent IT skills
• Excellent ability of report writing skills
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Experience working with communities
• Knowledge of NGO operational policies/procedures desirable
• Experience in working with local governments/NGOs desirable
• Demonstrated understanding of the global Child Protection and safeguarding practices.
• Demonstrated capacity to organize the collection and analysis of relevant data


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Application should be made to HR So They Can Kenya at infokenya@sotheycan.org 
Quote expected Salary
Applications should be received on or before Friday, 3rd February 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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