Jesuit Refugee Service Social Worker Jobs in Kenya

Jesuit Refugee Service Social Worker Jobs in Kenya

Jesuit Refugee Service is an international Catholic organization, with a mission to accompany, serve and defend the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. JRS has a priority to work wherever the needs of displaced people are urgent and unattended by others, and offers a human service to refugees and the communities through a wide range of rehabilitation and relief activities, many of which center around formal and informal education needs.

This is a position based in Kakuma Refugee Camp. The holder will be under the direct supervision of the JRS Counselling Coordinator and takes responsibility for conducting recruitment, interviews, referrals and follow-up of persons with specific needs including the vulnerable within the community.

Responsibilities

Develop interview tools including interviewing of clients to understand client’s situations, needs and strengths.

Develop a database for all persons with specific needs within Kakuma refugee camp and ensure confidentiality of beneficiaries is maintained all the time.

In cases of abuse or neglect, he/she will liaise with law enforcement agencies and other partners to address the issue.

Help vulnerable clients get better by recommending adjustment to their health care, lifestyle or housing

To assess clients referred directly to him/ her, and refer them to appropriate agencies.

Provides psychological first aid to clients when necessary, though the community counselors will carry out most counseling.

Ensure that clients’ records are kept up to date and that the principle of confidentiality is adhered to.

Meet regularly with the program coordinators and report progress and challenges of persons with specific needs.

Identifying and developing an understanding of client’s problems by creating an action plan.

Refer persons with specific needs to service providing agencies make

follow up on the referral and evaluate the impact of the intervention offered.

To collaborate with Counseling Coordinator in conducting needs assessment.

To collaborate with Counseling Coordinator on outreach to partner agencies and identification of training needs of focal persons and specific groups within Kakuma.

To collaborate closely with JRS Counseling Coordinator on developing new training modules and assist with facilitating the weekly in-service training

Be actively involved in advocacy on behalf of refugees

To undertake any other duty and responsibility that may be assigned to him/her.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree/Diploma in a related field e.g. psychology, counseling, social work or related field and at least two years practical working experience in community service.

Ability to work in environment of relief emergency operation

Experience in working in the field of social work.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with marginalized communities.

Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills.

Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Good knowledge of MS word/Office.

Ability to build effective partnership and collaborate with other team members.

Ability to work sensitively with refugee population of different ethnic background

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 17th July, 2019

For more information and job application details, see; Jesuit Refugee Service Matron Jobs in Kenya

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