Jesuit Refugee Service Kakuma
Counselling Department
Counselling Department
Group Supervision Facilitation Training
Terms of Reference
Terms of Reference
Overview
Jesuit Refugee Service Kakuma, Counseling Department is seeking a qualified facilitator to develop Family therapy manuals. These manuals will be used to train refugee community counsellors to enable them conduct family therapy sessions to families and couples experiencing emotional and psychological distress. The content of the manuals should emphasize more on practical application rather than on theoretic knowledge.
Jesuit Refugee Service Kakuma, Counseling Department is seeking a qualified facilitator to develop Family therapy manuals. These manuals will be used to train refugee community counsellors to enable them conduct family therapy sessions to families and couples experiencing emotional and psychological distress. The content of the manuals should emphasize more on practical application rather than on theoretic knowledge.
Kakuma Refugee Camp
The Kakuma refugee camp was founded in 1992 in Northwestern Kenya to serve refugees arriving to Kenya from conflict zones in the region (primarily Sudan and Ethiopia). Today, the population of the camp is about 110 000 refugees from 11 different countries with large tribal and language diversity within the national communities. Somali nationals are the majority group within the camp. Other countries represented include Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and others.
The Kakuma refugee camp was founded in 1992 in Northwestern Kenya to serve refugees arriving to Kenya from conflict zones in the region (primarily Sudan and Ethiopia). Today, the population of the camp is about 110 000 refugees from 11 different countries with large tribal and language diversity within the national communities. Somali nationals are the majority group within the camp. Other countries represented include Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda and others.
Jesuit Refugee Service Community Counselling
Jesuit Refugee Service Kakuma operates a Community Counseling Programme in Kakuma. It has 74 refugee staff and two national staff to provide counseling services. The refugee community counselors undergo 60-hour Basic Counselling Skills Training. Some have undergone 40 hours intensive training on; Group Counselling, Child Counseling, Loss and Grief; Substance Abuse, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Psychological Debriefing, and Family Therapy Techniques.
The community counselors serve refugees with whom they share national and cultural identities. JRS Kakuma Counseling Programme uses the Wellbeing Model of Counseling and Client-Centered Counseling approach.
In the light of the above, the counseling department would like to empower community members trained in basic counseling training skills further to be able to work effectively with individual clients and groups, and families experiencing a wide variety of issues and problem situations.
Jesuit Refugee Service Kakuma operates a Community Counseling Programme in Kakuma. It has 74 refugee staff and two national staff to provide counseling services. The refugee community counselors undergo 60-hour Basic Counselling Skills Training. Some have undergone 40 hours intensive training on; Group Counselling, Child Counseling, Loss and Grief; Substance Abuse, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Psychological Debriefing, and Family Therapy Techniques.
The community counselors serve refugees with whom they share national and cultural identities. JRS Kakuma Counseling Programme uses the Wellbeing Model of Counseling and Client-Centered Counseling approach.
In the light of the above, the counseling department would like to empower community members trained in basic counseling training skills further to be able to work effectively with individual clients and groups, and families experiencing a wide variety of issues and problem situations.
Mode of Delivery
The training will combine both theory and practical demonstrations and plentiful opportunities to practice the new knowledge and skills .Facilitator will take in to consideration limited English language abilities of the participants. Using practical case studies/ exercises is encouraged.
The training will combine both theory and practical demonstrations and plentiful opportunities to practice the new knowledge and skills .Facilitator will take in to consideration limited English language abilities of the participants. Using practical case studies/ exercises is encouraged.
Group Supervision Facilitation
Date: 25th to 30th November 2013 - TBD
Duration: 6 days; 8.30.am - 5.pm (with breaks as appropriate)
Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp
Duration: 6 days; 8.30.am - 5.pm (with breaks as appropriate)
Location: Kakuma Refugee Camp
Content:
1. Overview of Group Supervision
2. Merits of Group Supervision
3. Models of Group Supervision
4. Group Supervision Process
5. Role of a Supervisor in Group Supervision process
6. Role of Group members
7. Role of observers
8. Ethics in Group Supervision
9. Multi-cultural techniques in Group Supervision approach
1. Overview of Group Supervision
2. Merits of Group Supervision
3. Models of Group Supervision
4. Group Supervision Process
5. Role of a Supervisor in Group Supervision process
6. Role of Group members
7. Role of observers
8. Ethics in Group Supervision
9. Multi-cultural techniques in Group Supervision approach
Expectations:
- Participants will acquire understanding of what is Group Supervision and its effectiveness.
- Participants will practically master basic skills in Group Supervision and be able to use the skills in their counselling services
- Participants will gain knowledge of basic guidelines of Group Supervision Techniques
- After the training participants will be able to conduct Group Supervision effectively
- Participants will gain solid understanding of ethical issues related to Group Supervision.
- Participants will receive handouts on Group Supervision while the counseling office will receive notes on power point and soft copies.
- After completion of the training , participants will be issued with Group Supervision certificates
Facilitator Qualifications:
- Masters level of Education in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or related field
- Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating trainings
- Demonstrated experience facilitating individual and counseling groups
- Working knowledge of refugees, conflict and displacement
Compensation:
- Facilitator's fee TBD
- Transportation Nairobi/Kakuma/Nairobi or equivalent
- Accommodation and food in place of workshop
How to apply:
Interested candidates should send their letter of interest, Organization Profile, CV, and quotations via email addressed to: kakuma.counselling@jrs.net with copies to kenya.applications@jrs.net andkakuma.director@jrs.net not later than 18th November 2013
