CVT Psychosocial Counsellor Job in Dadaab, Kenya

CVT Vacancy Re-AdvertisementJob Title: Psychosocial Counsellor (PSC) - National Staff
Location: Dadaab, Kenya
Commences: June 2015
Reports to: Psychotherapist / Trainer
General Program Description:
The Centre for Victims of Torture (CVT) is an international non-governmental organization whose headquarters is based in Minneapolis, USA.
Founded in 1985, CVT was one of the first organizations in the US dedicated to providing care and rehabilitative services earning international recognition as a provider of psychosocial training and direct services for Torture and War Trauma Survivors.
Since then CVT has worked in Guinea, DRC, Sierra Leone and Kenya in Africa and Jordan in the Middle East.
The mission of CVT is to heal the wounds of persons affected by torture and war trauma and also to lobby at a broader state level.
CVT has worked in Kenya for the past four years and is based in Dadaab to address the mental health needs of survivors of torture and war trauma in the refugee camp.
CVT Kenya is inviting applications from suitably experienced and able candidates with knowledge of the refugee community for this full-time position.
Job Description:

The Psychosocial Counsellor role comprises of three core component parts:

Provide comprehensive assessment and psychosocial counselling to clients, who have experienced war trauma and / or direct torture via group and individual Counselling.

An important part of this process is providing sensitization to make the wider community aware about the impact of Torture and War trauma and liaise with other NGO’s to encourage referrals.

Case management of client’s case.

This requires management of the client’s case file, keeping up to date records of client contacts and advocating on behalf of client to other agencies and follow up home visits to see client etc

Timely data management and submission; to meet the data recording requirements of organisation and become proficient with CVT’s data collection tools and conduct and submit assessments and reports in a timely and accurate matter.Note:
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply; Oromo speaking candidates have an added advantage.
Applications from Host community will be given priority.
(A letter from local chief and the CDC chairman will be used for verification).
Additional Requirements and Tasks:

Ensure all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed at all times.

Assist in the designing, planning, implementing and facilitating of external trainings for different target groups.

Develop new and strengthen existing referral pathways.

Liaise with other stakeholders and partner organizations

Engage in self-care through participation in check- ins, supervision, debriefings, and other shared sessions.Staff development: Attend all PSC trainings given by CVT Assist with any other related activities as directed by the Psychotherapist / Trainer
Qualifications:
Essential

A degree in counselling or related helping profession or social services.

Experience in working as a counsellor or ability to be an empathic counsellor

Fluent in English, written and spoken

Fluency in a refugee language(s), written and spoken preferred.

Knowledge of local area and community structures

Good team player

Good written and verbal communication skills, with clients, communities and professional partners

Able to maintain confidentiality

Able to work independently

Problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Able to work in a stressful environment

Kenyan nationalDesirable

Computer skills, particularly in Word

Strong administrative skills

Experience in working with trauma

Case Management SkillsHow to Apply:
Please write a letter of application stating clearly what motivates you to apply for the above position and how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the person specification.
Include a copy of your CV, and the names of three referees.
Do not send original documents as these will not be returned to you.
At the end of your letter of application, please include the statement: “I certify that the information included in this application is true and correct.”
Sign this declaration and put the date beside your signature.
Submitting false information will result in your application to be disqualified.
Deliver all applications in hard/soft copy in a sealed envelope to our program (cvtkenyajobs@gmail.com) office in Dadaab, marked ‘for the attention of Psychotherapist/ Trainer.
Applications must be received by 5 pm on Friday 5th June 2015.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Interviews to be conducted on Wednesday 10th June 2015 at 9 am, at the CVT Dadaab Office.