Debriefing Supervisor at RefuSHE

Job Summary

The overall purpose of the debriefing services at RefuSHE is to enhance the effectiveness of RefuSHE’s Case Managers and Counselors in handling work-related stress and burnout, as well as encouraging them to develop professional resilience and motivation for work.

Responsibilities

Aims

• Improve the team’s competency in caring for young people who have experienced severe trauma, including young girls who have experienced some form of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)
• Enhance team cohesion and build strategies for better teamwork
• Share experiences and challenges in a supportive environment
• Educate and explore self-care practices with the team
• Support the team to effectively identify and deal with vicarious trauma
• Enhance team appreciation of individual differences and strengths
• Support and strengthen effective communication and conflict resolution
• Enhance counselor’s professionalism and emotional stability

Debriefing & Reporting

• Conduct quarterly debriefing sessions to the Case Management Team
• Carry out an in-depth assessment of group needs and identify methodologies to address those needs through a holistic approach
• Lead the group to openly share emotions experienced during work with the beneficiaries and with each other
• Explore and educate team members on emotional, psychological, or physical effects of issues raised or identified. Support the team to redirect any potential confrontations to a discussion about healing, cohesion, and professionalism.
• Ensure records are kept properly and that the principle of confidentiality is adhered to
• Inform the Director of Programs and senior management of any pressing issues that are non-confidential that may arise during the sessions.

Counseling and Counsellor Supervision

• Carry out individual and/or group counseling to staff and RefuSHE beneficiaries when needed to alleviate their psychosocial difficulties
• Offer monthly quarterly supervision to Counselors
• Assess the Counselor’s skills & approach towards the psychotherapeutic process, including evaluation of difficult cases
• Assist the Counselor with recognizing their personal limitations to protect the welfare of both the client and Counselor
• Support the counsellor to effectively self-evaluate, problem solve, and grow in confidence
• Explain the rationale of strategies and interventions

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Counseling /Clinical Psychology from a recognized institution
• Over 10 years’ experience in counseling, training and counseling supervision  
• Experience working with refugees, conflict, and post-conflict communities is an added advantage.
• Active member of a recognized professional body is a must.
• Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment
• Based in Nairobi, Kenya