Naivasha Children’s Shelter is seeking to fill the position of a counselor as detailed below;

Job title: Counselor

Reporting line: Director

Purpose: Counselor will be responsible for providing clinical assessment and intensive, specialized mental health treatment to street-connected children and youth. The Counselor will also provide counseling to family members of street-connected children, as needed, to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment of the child. Mental health treatment will primarily be provided at Shelter, but can also be in home or at school.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

Counsel street-connected youth and their families.
Keep thorough and confidential records.
Be available for occasional travel to work with families in a home setting
Perform any other duties assigned by the Director.

Minimum Requirements and experience

Bachelors in Counseling, Psychology or a related field.
Experience in youth counseling.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

Interested candidates should send their applications info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Job Counselor along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and copies of both academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referees, current and expected salary and their daytime contacts.

The closing date for receiving applications will be 5 August 2020.