Psychosocial Cousellors at Windle Trust Kenya

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The individual recruited for this position will be expected to carry out the following duties:

• Coordinate the guidance and counselling support services in schools by pooling the services of teachers, parents and the school administration
• Support the transition of girls from one grade to the next by promoting student success, attendance and retention in school
• Provide preventive services to the students in the schools
• Respond to identified needs by implementing a comprehensive school counselling program
• Document all cases addressed and refer them for further action where required

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in psychology or counselling
• Registered with the Kenya Counselling & Psychology Association
• 3 years’ experience with a demonstrated role in guidance and counselling
• Proven knowledge of counselling
• Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments
• Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions