Still I Rise – Social Worker

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Key Responsibilities: 

• Evolve our mapping of in-need children who would be suitable candidates for the free high quality schooling of Still I Rise International School of Nairobi
• Reach out across Nairobi in-person and via calls to develop a network of community figures, families and institutional stakeholders who can refer children to our selection process
• Diligently track all significant progress and the details of potential candidates
• Conduct family Interviews for onboarding students and update their records in the provided system. 
• Conduct home visit to assess the students  needs and develop strategies to support families
• Work to maximize coping skills for students in difficult situations
• Offer mentorship programs for students under the guidance of the Child Protection Officer
• Support the Child Protection officer in identifying problems in the school setting, such as bullying or aggressive behavior
• Promote the general well-being of students
• Work with outside agencies to provide support to families in support of the Advocacy Officer 
• In cooperation with the Child Protection Officer, train and supervise all staff on Still I Rise’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policies 
• Follow up, together with CSP Officer and School Director, any referral of child protection concerns as well as child safeguarding issues
• Support the CSP Officer in networking and liaising with Child Protection external actors (i.e. organizations, groups, individuals).
• Support the School Director in the creation of referral pathways for students and families in cooperation with the Community liaison Officer
• Conduct outreach work with the families of enrolled students, providing detailed records. 
• Promote the engagement of parents/carers in the School and contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of information, advice and support to parents/carers of students
• Support community-based activities such as structured life skills sessions, workshops and community-led events, under the guidance of Child protection Officer
• Other duties at the school as agreed upon with School Leadership

Essential Skills and Requirements: 

• Degree in a specialist technical or professional field relevant to role e.g Social work, child protection
• Registered Member of Kenya National Association of Social workers (KNASW)
• Experience with case management and referrals
• Experience working with vulnerable and traumatized children and teenagers 
• Experience working with displaced / asylum seeking children
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities
• Commitment and willingness to work in a challenging environment
• High level of accountability over work
• Provision of creative solutions 
• Excellent communication skills, both writing and speaking. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good IT skills including use of MS Office, Google Drive and Slack. 
• Fluency in English
• Minimum 23 years old
• Completion of CRB/Background check (if applicable)

Desirable Experience and Skills

• Experience in the education sector or working within a school setting
• Knowledge of the relevant protection actors in the region
• Experience working in a non-profit environment

Method of Application