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  • Posted: Dec 21, 2022
    Deadline: Jan 5, 2023
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    RCK’s core mandate is to: provide legal aid services and psycho-social counseling; engage in advocacy for policy change and to develop legislation in line with international instruments regarding the management of refugees and other forced migrants; and to raise awareness regarding the plight and rights of the vulernable groups through research and inf...
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    Psychosocial Couselor

    JOB PURPOSE: 

    To coordinate all psychosocial community services in accordance with the policies, procedures and protocols established by national standards of practice and licensing and certificate and other regulatory agencies requirements.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Provide counseling services and other short term therapeutic services to refugees, other forced migrants and host community in individual and group settings.
    • Assist in the development of training materials and facilitate internal and external capacity building activities on a variety of topics.
    • In conjunction with the other counselors, coordinate the assessment, planning and implementing of psychosocial programs.
    • Conduct surveys and studies relating to psychosocial status and patterns of population groups as directed.
    • Prepare monthly reports and donor related reports within schedule.
    • Support the development of proposals for fundraising for program work.
    • Coordinate services to beneficiaries with other organizational entities involved in psychosocial and mental health services.
    • Conduct home visits to assess individual psychosocial needs.
    • Provide support to social workers in the tracking of cases and maintaining records and database of clients.
    • Assist in the day to day office administrative duties.
    • Ensure professionalism in services delivery and ethics while performing other duties as required.
    • Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade.

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

    • Diploma in counselling studies from a recognized university or Diploma in Social work and Community Development (KNEC).
    • Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology is an added advantage.
    • Must a registered member of Kenya Counselling and Psychological Association (KCPA).
    • Two years’ experience with NGO or related environment is an added advantage.
    • Strong analytical and report writing skills
    • Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
    • Good team player with excellent multi-cultural interpersonal skills able to exercise diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness.
    • Technology Awareness. Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources etc

    Method of Application

    Send your application to:- The Recruitment Committee, Subject Line: “Application for the position of PSYCHOSOCIAL COUSELOR (Dadaab, Garissa Or Kakuma) “Email: careers@rckkenya.org”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted as soon as 5th January 2023.

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