Social Workers / Counselors Jobs recruitment at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) 2013
HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya (HRTK) – Kenya Office
Job Title: Social Worker / Counselor
Three (3) positions
Country: Kenya
Important Note: Position open to Kenyan nationals only
Job Description and Required Qualifications
Under the direct supervision of a Counseling Psychologist, the incumbent will provide social services including the following functions:
- Conduct field visits for case assessments in coordination with other HRTK staff and keeps track of socio-environmental risks faced by refugees at heightened risk;
- Implement and monitor merit based social assistance informed by vulnerability assessment in individual cases in accordance with HRTK SOPs with timely updates to the psychosocial panel;
- Provide social assistance including food and non food items as necessary;
- Interview separated children, unaccompanied minors and other children-at-risk for the purpose of preparing Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports;
- Draft BIA reports for submission to the Psychosocial Panel, effect subsequent BIA panel decisions and enter data into database;
- Liaise with the Child Protection Officer to ensure services are reaching separated and unaccompanied minors, including specific services as recommended by the BIA Panel.
- Provide basic counseling and facilitate external services or appointments;
- Assist in the organization and facilitation of capacity building activities e.g. workshops, trainings or information dissemination;
- In coordination with the supervisor, liaise with and foster a collaborative networking relationship with other entities to facilitate social assistance to HRTK refugee clients;
- Prepare periodic reports on social services;
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Education: University degree in Social work or related field with a strong bias in counseling.
Skills and competencies:
- Computer literacy a must: working knowledge of MS office required;
- Good knowledge of human rights doctrine and working experience in counseling;
- experience in capacity building including facilitation of community-based training and awareness raising;
- Good knowledge of child rights and prevention and response to SGBV issues;
- Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Experience
- No less than 2 years previous work experience, including at least 1 year in counselling or social work preferably in an NGO setting.
- Experience working with refugees a plus.
Languages: Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Closing Date: 6th September 2013
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@hiasafrica.org
Indicate Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/SW/13/01 in the subject line.
Applications not bearing this subject label will not be considered
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
Late applications will not be considered