Social Worker
3 months ago
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Is an independent organization offering education and protection to vulnerable and refugee children.
JOB SUMMARY
Department: ProgramsArea: Child protection, PSS, social work, and safeguardingLocation: Mathare North, Nairobi, KenyaSupervisor: Child Safeguarding Protection Officer & School DirectorContract : 1 year contract, renewable, full-time Compensation: 30,000 KSHJob Description The selected person will join the team and will be responsible for helping implement our safeguarding systems, protection policies and PSS strategies. They will also be a key figure at the heart of our student selection process, responsible for liaising with community figures, families and institutional representatives across Nairobi in order to identify and verify potential future students.Candidates should be proactive and caring professionals, skilled in effective communication with children and adults from a wide variety of backgrounds.Essential Skills and Requirements: Degree in a specialist technical or professional field relevant to role e.g Social work, child protectionRegistered Member of Kenya National Association of Social workers (KNASW)Experience with case management and referralsExperience working with vulnerable and traumatized children and teenagers Experience working with displaced / asylum seeking childrenAbility to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple prioritiesCommitment and willingness to work in a challenging environmentHigh level of accountability over workProvision of creative solutions Excellent communication skills, both writing and speaking. Excellent interpersonal skillsGood IT skills including use of MS Office, Google Drive and Slack. Fluency in EnglishMinimum 23 years oldCompletion of CRB/Background check (if applicable)Desirable Experience and SkillsExperience in the education sector or working within a school settingKnowledge of the relevant protection actors in the regionExperience working in a non-profit environmentCandidates are invited to submit their application including their CV, Cover Letter, and a written authorization to personal data processing, by sending an email, indicating in the subject "Social Worker", to the address: . Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Still I Rise.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Evolve our mapping of in-need children who would be suitable candidates for the free high quality schooling of Still I Rise International School of NairobiReach out across Nairobi in-person and via calls to develop a network of community figures, families and institutional stakeholders who can refer children to our selection processDiligently track all significant progress and the details of potential candidatesConduct family Interviews for onboarding students and update their records in the provided system. Conduct home visit to assess the students needs and develop strategies to support familiesWork to maximize coping skills for students in difficult situationsOffer mentorship programs for students under the guidance of the Child Protection OfficerSupport the Child Protection officer in identifying problems in the school setting, such as bullying or aggressive behaviorPromote the general well-being of studentsWork with outside agencies to provide support to families in support of the Advocacy Officer In cooperation with the Child Protection Officer, train and supervise all staff on Still I Rise's Child Protection and Safeguarding policies Follow up, together with CSP Officer and School Director, any referral of child protection concerns as well as child safeguarding issuesSupport the CSP Officer in networking and liaising with Child Protection external actors (i.e. organizations, groups, individuals).Support the School Director in the creation of referral pathways for students and families in cooperation with the Community liaison OfficerConduct outreach work with the families of enrolled students, providing detailed records. Promote the engagement of parents/carers in the School and contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of information, advice and support to parents/carers of studentsSupport community-based activities such as structured life skills sessions, workshops and community-led events, under the guidance of Child protection OfficerOther duties at the school as agreed upon with School Leadership
REQUIRED SKILLS
Reporting, Decision making, Ability to coordinate, Communication, Interpersonal communication
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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