Open
Position: Gender Based
Violence (GBV) Psychosocial Counselor
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
About the
Organization
Shining Hope for Communities has
developed an innovative, community-driven model to combat inter-generational
cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera slum. We link free
schools for girls to accessible social services for all.
The second step of our model
provides the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a community
center adjacent to the school.
The unique services we offer
include sanitary eco-toilets, a library and cyber café, gardens and food
security, gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a
youth center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of
jobs.
We also operate the Johanna
Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and maternal
health.
By investing in health and
economic success through a school for girls, we demonstrate that benefitting
women benefits the whole community, cultivating a community ethos that makes
women respected members of society.
Job
Description
The Gender Based Violence (GBV)
Psychosocial Counselor will support the successful implementation of all
psychosocial activities, and will be responsible for the provision of quality
case management including direct counseling to GBV survivors.
In addition, the GBV Psychosocial
Counselor will support training of community health workers to respond to cases
of GBV throughout Kibera and ensure effective referral for survivors of GBV.
This includes providing ongoing
training and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality
services are available and utilized.
The Psychosocial Counselor will
provide the technical guidance and leadership required for the successful implementation
of all psychosocial activities.
Requirements
·
Social Science degree in counseling and/or psychology; a Master
degree is preferred.
·
Minimum 3 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience
with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence
preferred.
·
Clear understanding of gender, abuse of power, and issues
surrounding violence against women.
·
Able to maintain confidentiality, medical ethics and respect for
clients at all times.
·
Able to lead, train, supervise, facilitate and motivate other
GBV staff in their respective tasks in a professional, respectful and
supportive manner.
·
Strong knowledge of computer applications, including MS Word and
Excel.
To Apply:
Please either email your CV and a
cover letter to jobs@ shininghopeforcommunities.org or call 0732058126 to
arrange a time to drop off your CV.
Open Position: Social Work and Counseling Supervisor
Location: Kibera, Nairobi
About the Organization:
Shining Hope for
Communities has developed an innovative, community-driven model to combat
inter-generational cycles of poverty and gender inequality in Nairobi’s Kibera
slum. We link free schools for girls to accessible social services for all.
In August 2009, we
founded The Kibera School for Girls, the first entirely free school for girls
in Kibera.
The second step of our
model provides the community-at-large with tangible benefits through a
community center adjacent to the school. The unique services we offer include
sanitary eco-toilets, a library and cyber café, gardens and food security,
gender violence support, microenterprise for HIV positive women, a youth
center, access to water, business and literacy training, and hundreds of jobs.
We also operate the
Johanna Justin-Jinich Community Clinic, which specializes in primary care and
maternal health. By investing in health and economic success through a school
for girls, we demonstrate that benefiting women benefits the whole community,
cultivating a community ethos that makes women respected members of society.
This position is at the
Kibera School for Girls and is full-time.
Reports to: KSG Headmistress
Responsibilities
·
Provide one-on-one counseling and guidance to the KSG students
·
Conduct in-take and annual psychosocial assessments of each
student
·
Manage the two KSG Social Workers, providing ongoing training
and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high quality services
are available and utilized by the students and their parents.
·
Oversee the creation and implementation of comprehensive
treatment plans for high-need students
Requirements
·
Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology,
Social Work or a related field. Master degree preferred.
·
Have a minimum of five years experience working as a counselor
or social worker with children ages 4-15
·
Minimum 3 years of direct psychosocial/counseling experience
with a reputable agency; experience working with survivors of violence
preferred.
·
Have a minimum of two years experience managing staff
·
Have experience working with families
·
Have a passion for working with children
·
Be willing to work with children in informal settlements
·
Have experience working in a school setting
To Apply:
Please either email your
CV and a cover letter to jobs@ shininghopeforcommunities.org or call 0732058126
to arrange a time to drop off your CV.
