Social Worker

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Still I Rise International School Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Is an independent organization offering education and protection to vulnerable and refugee children.

JOB SUMMARY

Essential Skills and Requirements:Degree in a specialist technical or professional field relevant to role (e.g. Social Work, Child Protection, Child Rights, Psychology, Occupational Therapy)Registered Member of Kenya Counseling & Psychological Association (KCPA)Experience with case management and referralsExperience working with vulnerable children and teenagersExperience working with displaced / asylum seeking childrenCommitment and Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple prioritiesHigh level of accountability over workExcellent communication skills, both writing and speakingExcellent interpersonal skillsGood IT skills including the use of MS Office, Google Drive and SlackFluency in Swahili and EnglishMinimum 23 years oldCompletion of CRB/Background check (if applicable)Candidates are invited to submit their application including their CV, cover letter and TSC Number (if applicable) by emailing: .orgNote: Use the title as the subject of the email e.g."Science Teacher"."*SOCIAL WORKER"

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support students' issues, under the guidance of the school counselorVisiting students at home to assess their needsWorking to maximize coping skills for students in difficult situationsOffering mentorship programs for students under the guidance of the school counselorSupport the School Counselor Identify problems in the school setting, such as bullying or aggressive behaviorSupport the School Counselor Interview parents and teachers of students who face problems to update their recordsSupport in selection process of new students joining the School with the support of the School CounselorPromoting the general well-being of studentsWorking with outside agencies to provide support to families in support of the Advocacy and Community Liaison OfficerSupports the Admin Officer in maintaining students files and medical recordsSupport Admin Officer in issuing newsletters to students on a need basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Decision making, Ability to coordinate, Communication, Interpersonal communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree


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