AMHF Social Worker / Trauma Counselor
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Africa Mental Health Foundation (AMHF) is a non-governmental organization whose main mandate is to conduct mental health and substance use research to inform policy, practice, and the provision of innovative, appropriate, affordable, available and accessible mental health and substance use services to all.Position Summary: Africa Mental Health Foundation is looking for a Social Worker / Trauma Counselor to be engaged on FULL-TIME basis on an annual renewable contract depending on performance and availability of funding.
Number of Posts: 1
Responsibilities:
Identifying and referring those in need of mental health services in the community to the psychotrauma clinic based at the Woodley clinic in Kibera.
In collaboration with other professionals, evaluating clients’ home environment and its condition and assessing clients’ needs.
Recommending, developing and managing support plans to improve clients' wellbeing.
Monitoring, evaluating, and recording client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Conducting interviews with clients and their families to assess and review their situation as well as identify impediments to their progress such as those in their immediate environment.
Offering information and practical support to clients and their families including connecting them to other services such as financial and legal services available to them to help improve their overall wellbeing where necessary.
Responding to clients in crises situations.
Maintaining accurate client records and preparing reports.
Organizing support groups or counselling family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients.
Coordinating other professionals involved in providing support and taking part in team meetings and case conferences with them.
Assisting in patient data entry and compiling monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the donor agencies
Developing a monthly community outreach plan
Supervising community health workers
Establishing linkages with community-based organizations for patient referralsBasic Qualifications
A minimum of a Diploma in Social Work or its equivalent.
At least three years experience as a social worker with a non-profit making organization.
Experience working with traumatized populations and mental health and/or in a slum area is an added advantage.Additional Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication and people skills
The ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds and gain their trust
Ability to empathize with other people’s situations
Tact and patience
A non - judgmental attitude
Good observational skills
Commitment to work and achieving the desired results
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
The ability to work in a team as well as a high level of personal initiative
The ability to assess situations accurately and take appropriate action
Resilience - for coping with difficult situations and challenging cases
A practical and flexible approach to work
Good time management and organizational skills
Computer literacy and administrative skills.Application Instructions:
We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send applications including a detailed CV as an attachment to info@amhf.or.ke
Applications should be received by close of business 25th September, 2015.
Kindly do not attach your testimonials/certificates.
Bring both original and copies of your testimonials to the interview when invited.
For any additional clarification before the deadline, call: +254750775142.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
