Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job summary
• The job holder will work in the social work department and will be required to assist
• Students in their personal, social, and academic development. S/he will also help students to
• Overcome their problems and cope with tough situations by providing a safe, confidential, and encouraging environment in which to contemplate their emotional state.

Roles and responsibilities
• Participate in the development, implementation, and review of standard operating procedures for counseling.
• Listen to students’ concerns regarding their social, academic, and personal circumstances.
• Encourage students to share their emotions and experiences.
• Empower students to develop structured solutions to their problems.
• Guide students through challenges such as peer pressure, family problems, and personal and health issues that may be interfering with their academic performance.
• Have regular life skill sessions with children.
• Support other school staff members in dealing with difficult students/clients.
• Follow up with students/clients on adherence to counseling therapy.
• Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, lgbtq issues, self-image, stress, and suicide within the school.
• Refer students to psychologists, psychiatrists, and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Collaborate with the school social worker to work with relatives in the counseling process where necessary.
• Organize group counseling activities and sessions e.g., for adolescents, addicts, etc.
• Participate in training programs in the school.

Minimum requirements
• Diploma/degree in counselling/psychology or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience.
• Prior working experience in a school setting will be an added advantage.
• Valid registration, retention, and practice licenses by the relevant professional body are required.

Key skills and competencies
• Working knowledge of counseling models, methods, and resources.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills.
• High level of personal integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Excellent listening skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Qualified and interested candidates should apply by sending their updated cv in pdf format quoting their current/last and expected salary to recruit@amazonfronts.co.ke 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!!!


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