Social Worker at Still I Rise

Job Description

On 8 December , we inaugurated the Still I Rise International School in Nairobi, thanks to the support of many friends and donors. Our school is located in Mathare, Nairobi, an area strategically chosen to welcome the city’s forgotten children.

Key Responsibilities:

Support students’ issues, under the guidance of the school counselor Visiting students at home to assess their needs Working to maximize coping skills for students in difficult situations Offering mentorship programs for students under the guidance of the school counselor Support the School Counselor Identify problems in the school setting, such as bullying or aggressive behavior Support the School Counselor Interview parents and teachers of students who face problems to update their records Support in selection process of new students joining the School with the support of the School Counselor Promoting the general well-being of students Working with outside agencies to provide support to families in support of the Advocacy and Community Liaison Officer Supports the Admin Officer in maintaining students files and medical records Support Admin Officer in issuing newsletters to students on a need basis.

Essential Skills and Requirements:

Degree in a specialist technical or professional field relevant to role (e.g. Social Work, Child Protection, Child Rights, Psychology, Occupational Therapy) Registered Member of Kenya Counseling & Psychological Association (KCPA) Experience with case management and referrals Experience working with vulnerable children and teenagers Experience working with displaced / asylum seeking children Commitment and Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities High level of accountability over work Excellent communication skills, both writing and speaking Excellent interpersonal skills Good IT skills including the use of MS Office, Google Drive and Slack Fluency in Swahili and English Minimum 23 years old Completion of CRB/Background check (if applicable)