Programmes Counsellor

Overview

We are looking for a responsible Programme Coordinator to administer and organize multiple projects as per St. Joseph Development Programme policies. The Programme Coordinator will report directly to the Programme Manager.

Who we are

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church was established in Kangemi (Nairobi) in 1985 by the Jesuits of the East African Province. The Saint Joseph the Worker Development Office was created for the purpose of managing and coordinating the various development projects that Jesuits implement in Kangemi. These projects seek to promote a society free from all forms of discrimination, in which everyone have the opportunity to develop their full potential. Over the years, the Development Office has striven to accompany the empowerment processes of the most vulnerable and impoverished persons and communities, survivors of Gender Based Violence, People Living with HIV/AIDS within Kangemi location.

Our Programmes

• St. Joseph Technical Secondary School.
• Upendo Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Education Programme
• Uzima HIV/AIDS, GBV Support and Women Empowerment Programme

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in community mobilization and sensitization on SJDP Programmes
• Conduct individual quality counselling and testing to Uzima clients ensuring correct results for its HTC services
• Offer psychosocial support services to GBV survivors and PLHIV to make appropriate referrals to partner organizations providing legal/medical aid or other related services
• Working with other program staff to coordinate the provision of HTC services through community outreaches
• Establish safe space groups of the most at risk adolescent girls and young women
• Facilitate support groups therapy sessions for GBV survivors, single mothers, PLHIV and individuals struggling with substance abuse
• Case management of Programme beneficiaries: children, adolescent girls, young women, and assessing risk factors of each beneficiaries making case treatment plans and executing them promptly.
• Work closely with Programmes Coordinators to document client assessments, care plans and facilitate referrals/linkages to care facilities and other supporting organizations.
• Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized by clients and directed toward the most appropriate level of care
• Work closely with the Programmes Heads in data collection, management and storage of profiles relating to survivors of GBV and PLHIV
• Development of professional, effective and appropriate Sexual Gender based violence (GBV) psychosocial programming, including direct individual and group counselling support
• Provide training, mentorship, and other technical support to Community Health Volunteers and Small Christian Community Leaders on the beneficiary support.
• partner organizations providing legal/medical aid or other related services
• Establish safe space groups of the most at-risk adolescent girls and women
• Facilitate support groups therapy sessions for GBV survivors
• Document client assessments and facilitate referrals / linkages to referral points.
• Collect client data, document, compile and submit all reports related to client counselling

Education

• Diploma

Additional education

Diploma in Counselling Psychology

Experience

Additional experience

• At least 3 years of documented experience in PSS of beneficiaries at various age groups

Skills

• psychology
• couselling
• counselling psychology

Additional skills

• Hands on Experience in Children, Gender and HIV programming
• Ability to interact effectively
• Ability to work within strict deadlines.
• Be of high moral standing and personal integrity.
• Demonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations.

Terms and conditions

If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application letter (stating current and expected pay) & updated CV (with details of at least 3 referees one of which must be immediate former employer) addressed to the Director of Programmes to recruitment.hra2018@gmail.com on or before 8th January 2021. Kindly indicate the job ID when applying; JOB ID: SJD/CS/2/2021

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St. Joseph Development Programmes is an equal opportunity employer.