Social Worker at Still I Rise

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students' issues, under the guidance of the school counselor
• Visiting students at home to assess their needs
• Working to maximize coping skills for students in difficult situations
• Offering mentorship programs for students under the guidance of the school counselor
• Support the School Counselor Identify problems in the school setting, such as bullying or aggressive behavior
• Support the School Counselor Interview parents and teachers of students who face problems to update their records
• Support in selection process of new students joining the School with the support of the School Counselor
• Promoting the general well-being of students
• Working with outside agencies to provide support to families in support of the Advocacy and Community Liaison Officer
• Supports the Admin Officer in maintaining students files and medical records
• Support Admin Officer in issuing newsletters to students on a need basis.

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 referrals
• Experience working with vulnerable children and teenagers
• Experience working with displaced / asylum seeking children
• Commitment and Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• High level of accountability over work
• Excellent communication skills, both writing and speaking
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including the use of MS Office, Google Drive and Slack
• Fluency in Swahili and English
• Minimum 23 years old
• Completion of CRB/Background check (if applicable)