Job Opportunity - Street Outreach Officer

Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of a Street Outreach Officer as detailed below;

Job title: Street Outreach Officer

Reporting line: Head of Social Work

Purpose: The Accountant the overall responsibility of maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for Shelter Yetu.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

·       Responsible for conducting street work around the country and preparing children to be admitted into transition program;

· Properly plan and budget for street work and rescues;

·      Follow up on any relapse cases;

·      Work hand-in-hand with authorities on the ground level to advocate for street-connected children;

 · Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner;

· Advocate for family based care in the local community, alongside the administrator and directors

Preferred requirements and experience:

·       Diploma in Social work or related field.

· Good knowledge of children rights and abuse prevention

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·       A team Player.

Interested candidates should send their applications to info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Street Outreach Officer along with a Curriculum Vitae, and copies of any academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referee and their daytime contacts.

The closing date for receiving applications will be 31 August 2023

Internship Opportunity - Teacher

Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of a primary teacher intern as detailed below;

Job title: Teacher Intern

Reporting line: Head of Social Work

Purpose

To ensure the educational success and assist in the rehabilitation of street-connected children.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Administer academic assessments to all incoming street-connected students to assess their level of academic capability.

2. Preparing lesson plans and notes.

3. Teaching street-connected students according to their educational needs in an informal setting.

4. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students.

5. Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner.

6. Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Social Work.

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Certificate in primary teacher (ECDE as an added advantage)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Team player

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications klowry@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Primary Teacher Internship Application 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.

Please submit application by 31 August 2023 in order to be considered.

Job opportunity: Accountant

Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of a Accountant as detailed below;

Job title: Accountant

Reporting line: Director

Purpose: The Accountant the overall responsibility of maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for Shelter Yetu.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

·      Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers;

·      Preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements;

·      Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts;

·      Preparing various payments such as payroll and suppliers;

·      Filing and remitting taxes and other statutory financial obligations;

·      Petty cash management and custody;

·      Maintaining accurate financial records and a sound archiving (filing and retrieval) system;

·      Preparing various supporting schedules to the financial statements to facilitate annual audit;

·      Any other task that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Minimum requirements and experience:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from a recognized institution;

·       Certified Public Accountants CPA II;

·       3-year experience in a busy and fast paced environment;

·       Must have demonstrable hands-on experience with an accounting system;

·       Must have a valid certificate of good conduct;

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills;

·       Excellent interpersonal skills;

·       Excellent analytical skills;

·       A team Player.

Interested candidates should send their applications to info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Accountant along with a Curriculum Vitae, and copies of any academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referee and their daytime contacts.

The closing date for receiving applications will be 14 July 2023.

Job opportunity - Transition Coach/Trainer

Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of a Transition Coach/Trainer as detailed below;

Job title: Transition Coach/Trainer

Reporting line: Director

Purpose: Transition Coach/Trainer will be responsible for walking alongside CCIs trying to transition from institutional care to family-based care in line with Care Reform Strategy and Kenya Children’s Act 2022.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

1. Building relationships with key stakeholders.

2. Walking side-by-side with leaders of CCIs in order to understand their struggles and be able to assist them.

3. Leading trainings for CCIs interested in transitioning to family-based care (curriculum will be provided, but the ideal candidate will understand major issues around care reform and be a dynamic trainer.)

4. Maintain and regularly update a directory with new organizations and changes to previously entered organization's listing, such names and contact information, type of organization and transition status.

5. Maintain consistent contact with all organizations who are currently in the process of being supported through the transition, or have reached out to request assistance.

6. Coaching and mentoring via phone, WhatsApp, and email to organizations being supported through the transition process.

7. Issue upon request of the Director and Executive Directors, monthly status reports and updates.

Minimum requirements and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required

• Strong oral communication and presentation skills: Ability to facilitate meetings, present reports, and think on your feet in meetings

• Strong client relations skills: Ability to pick up on different organizational cultures and work with a wide range of different types of nonprofit leadership, including boards

• A minimum of five years experience (depending on position rank) of relevant work experience in the nonprofit or corporate sector. Previous experience with consulting and/or project management required. Experience working in diverse communities and across social, economic and cultural differences is strongly preferred.

• Thorough understanding and experience about Kenya Government’s strategies, policies, guidelines, plans on Care Reform, including Childrens Act 2022 and National Care Reform Strategy.

Interested candidates should send their applications to info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Transition Coach/Trainer along with a Curriculum Vitae, and copies of any academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referee and their daytime contacts.

The closing date for receiving applications will be 14 July 2023. This is a one-year contract.

Internship Opportunity - Teacher Assistant

Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of a primary teacher intern as detailed below;

Job title: Teacher Assistant Intern

Reporting line: Head of Social Work

Purpose

To ensure the educational success and assist in the rehabilitation of street-connected children.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Administer academic assessments to all incoming street-connected students to assess their level of academic capability.

2. Preparing lesson plans and notes.

3. Teaching street-connected students according to their educational needs in an informal setting.

4. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students.

5. Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner.

6. Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Social Work.

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Certificate in primary teacher (ECDE as an added advantage)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Team player

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications klowry@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Primary Teacher Internship Application 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.

Shelter Yetu is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Please submit application by 24 Feb. 2023 in order to be considered.

Intern Opportunity-- Social Work (2)

Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of Social Work Intern as detailed below;

Job title: Intern (Social Work)

Purpose: To ensure efficient and effective day to day running of social activities in the project and the welfare of all beneficiaries (direct and indirect) are well observed. This should be done in line with Shelter policies on beneficiary protection and care within the delegated authority of a results based management framework.

Reports to: Head of Social Work

Job Goal:

Assist in rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration and follow up of street-connected children, with a focus on case management.

* Conducting initial assessments of the child’s situation to determine needs and goals

* Conducting family empowerment, counseling and safe reunification and follow ups until the client reaches the age of 18

* Recording and reporting child progress and updating children files

*   Addressing each case as a unit and setting tailored measurable goals

* Conduct home/school visits for reintegrated boys and update the administrators and write reports on the same

* With the guidance and approval of the Head of Social Work, rescue and rehabilitate boys in the streets as described by the Shelter Yetu’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Manual

* Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner

* Advocate for family based care in the local community, alongside the administrator and directors

* Work with local authorities and extended family members of beneficiaries to promote family rescued boys to prepare for reintegration

* Conduct counseling sessions to children, parents and extended family members to enhance rehabilitation and reintegration

* Recommend temporary foster care and advise foster or adoptive parents

Preferred Requirements and experience:

Diploma in Social work or related field.

Computer literacy: working knowledge of MS office required

Good knowledge of children rights and abuse prevention

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Application:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Case Manager Application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referees, current and expected salary and their daytime contacts. Application will be accepted through 24 February 2023.

Job opportunity - Night House Parent

Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of a Night House Parent as detailed below;

Job title: Night House Parent (MALE)

Reporting line: Child Welfare Manager

Purpose: Night House Parent will be responsible for the protection and care of children at Shelter Yetu during the night.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

1. Know the whereabouts of the children at all times.

2. Serve as the focal point for interaction with the children.

3. Insure the children are properly dressed and on time for school and other activities and that the children properly care for and maintain their clothing and foot wear.

4. Maintain close watch on the health and physical well being of every child and immediately report any health concern or medical need to the Nurse.

5. Insure that each child is safe and secure and is not being abused, threatened or bullied by any of the other children.

6. Escort children whenever they leave the dormitories after 8:30 PM and before 6:30 AM.

7. Diligently maintain parental watch and concern over each child, insuring children are not left unsupervised at any time.

8. Carefully instruct the children in person hygiene, insuring the children bathe regularly, brush their teeth, etc.

9. Be attentive to each child’s emotional and spiritual needs, providing counsel, encouragement, and support.

Minimum requirements and experience:

* Ability to work nights and weekends.

* Desire to mentor and counsel street-connected children.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills;


Interested candidates should send their applications to info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Night House Parent Job along with a Curriculum Vitae, and copies of any academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referee and their daytime contacts.

The closing date for receiving applications will be 24 February 2023.

Job opportunity - Counselor

Shelter Yetu 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;

1. Counsel street-connected youth and their families.

2. Keep thorough and confidential records.

3. Be available for occasional travel to work with families in a home setting

4. 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: 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 15 April 2022.

Social work - Case Manager

Shelter Yetu is seeking to fill the position of Case Manager as detailed below;

Job title: Case Manager (Social Work)

Purpose: To ensure efficient and effective day to day running of social activities in the project and the welfare of all beneficiaries (direct and indirect) are well observed. This should be done in line with Shelter policies on beneficiary protection and care within the delegated authority of a results based management framework.

Reports to: Head of Social Work

Job Goal:

Assist in rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration and follow up of street-connected children, with a focus on case management.

• Conducting initial assessments of the child’s situation to determine needs and goals

• Conducting family empowerment, counseling and safe reunification and follow ups until the client reaches the age of 18

• Recording and reporting child progress and updating children files

•   Addressing each case as a unit and setting tailored measurable goals

• Conduct home/school visits for reintegrated boys and update the administrators and write reports on the same

• With the guidance and approval of the Head of Social Work, rescue and rehabilitate boys in the streets as described by the Shelter Yetu’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Manual

• Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner

• Advocate for family based care in the local community, alongside the administrator and directors

• Work with local authorities and extended family members of beneficiaries to promote family rescued boys to prepare for reintegration

• Conduct counseling sessions to children, parents and extended family members to enhance rehabilitation and reintegration

• Recommend temporary foster care and advise foster or adoptive parents

Preferred Requirements and experience:

Diploma in Social work or related field.

Computer literacy: working knowledge of MS office required

Good knowledge of children rights and abuse prevention

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Application:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Case Manager Application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referees, current and expected salary and their daytime contacts. Application will be accepted through 15 April 2022.

Job Opportunity - General worker

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

Job title: General Worker

Reporting line: Child Welfare Officer

Purpose: General worker will be responsible for maintaining the shamba, care for the animals within the Shelter, and

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Harvest and inspect crops by hand.

2. Irrigate farm soil and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps.

3. Operate and service and tools.

4. Use of natural methods to solutions to control insects, fungi, and weeds.

5. Feed livestock and clean and disinfect their pens, cages, yards and hutches.

6. Examine animals to detect symptoms of illnesses or injuries and administer vaccines to protect animals from diseases.

7. Train street-connected children in gardening and care for animals.

8. Cook healthy, and nutritious meals for up to 50 children.  

9. Other duties as directer by supervisor

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Experience working in agriculture

• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Desire to work with street-connected children.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested candidates should send their applications info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: General Worker stating their current position, three (3) professional referees, current and expected salary and their daytime contacts.

The closing date for receiving applications will be 23 July 2021.

Internship Opportunity - Social worker

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

Intern title: Social worker

Purpose: To ensure efficient and effective day to day running of social activities in the project and the welfare of all beneficiaries (direct and indirect) are well observed. This should be done in line with Shelter policies on beneficiary protection and care within the delegated authority of a results based management framework.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

Maintain up to date office files for all boys at Naivasha Children Shelter.

Assist in rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration and follow up of street-connected children, with a focus on street work.

Conduct home/school visits for reintegrated boys and update the administrators and write reports on the same.

With the guidance and approval of the Director, rescue and rehabilitate boys in the streets as described by the Naivasha Children Shelter’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Manual.

Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner.

Advocate for family based care in the local community, alongside the administrator and directors. Create useful tools to desensitize people about foster care and other types of alternative family care.

Work with local authorities and extended family members of beneficiaries to promote family rescued boys to prepare for reintegration.

Conduct counseling sessions to children, parents and extended family members to enhance rehabilitation and reintegration.

Recommend temporary foster care and advise foster or adoptive parents.

Prepare annual and monthly work plans as well as progress reports for the social department in conjunction with other departmental staff

Perform any other duties assigned by the Director.

Minimum Requirements and experience

Diploma in Social work or related field.

Computer literacy: working knowledge of MS office required;

Good knowledge of children rights and abuse prevention

Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

Experience with street work preferred.

Application:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications info@shelteryetu.org with Subject. Social worker Intern Application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referees, current and expected salary and their daytime contacts. Application will be accepted through 8 July, 2021.

Naivasha Children’s Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Internship Opportunity - Primary Teacher

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

Job title: Primary Teacher Intern

Reporting line: Director

Purpose

To ensure the educational success and assist in the rehabilitation of street-connected children.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Administer academic assessments to all incoming street-connected students to assess their level of academic capability.

2. Preparing lesson plans and notes.

3. Teaching street-connected students according to their educational needs in an informal setting.

4. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students.

5. Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner.

6. Perform any other duties assigned by the Director.

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Certificate in primary teacher (ECDE as an added advantage)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Team player

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications klowry@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Primary Teacher Internship Application 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.

Naivasha Children’s Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Please submit application by Nov. 6, 2020 in order to be considered.

Job Opportunity - General worker

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

Job title: General Worker

Reporting line: Child Welfare Officer

Purpose: General worker will be responsible for maintaining the shamba, care for the animals within the Shelter, and

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Harvest and inspect crops by hand.

2. Irrigate farm soil and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps.

3. Operate and service and tools.

4. Use of natural methods to solutions to control insects, fungi, and weeds.

5. Feed livestock and clean and disinfect their pens, cages, yards and hutches.

6. Examine animals to detect symptoms of illnesses or injuries and administer vaccines to protect animals from diseases.

7. Train street-connected children in gardening and care for animals.

8. Cook healthy, and nutritious meals for up to 50 children.  

9. Other duties as directer by supervisor

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Experience working in agriculture

• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Desire to work with street-connected children.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Interested candidates should send their applications info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: General Worker 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.

Job opportunity - Counselor

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;

1. Counsel street-connected youth and their families.

2. Keep thorough and confidential records.

3. Be available for occasional travel to work with families in a home setting

4. 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.

Job opportunity - Night House Parent

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

Job title: Night House Parent (MALE)

Reporting line: Child Welfare Manager

Purpose: Night House Parent will be responsible for the protection and care of children at Naivasha Children’s Shelter during the night.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Know the whereabouts of the children at all times.

2. Serve as the focal point for interaction with the children.

3. Insure the children are properly dressed and on time for school and other activities and that the children properly care for and maintain their clothing and foot wear.

4. Maintain close watch on the health and physical well being of every child and immediately report any health concern or medical need to the Nurse.

5. Insure that each child is safe and secure and is not being abused, threatened or bullied by any of the other children.

6. Escort children whenever they leave the dormitories after 8:30 PM and before 6:30 AM.

7. Diligently maintain parental watch and concern over each child, insuring children are not left unsupervised at any time.

8. Carefully instruct the children in person hygiene, insuring the children bathe regularly, brush their teeth, etc.

9. Be attentive to each child’s emotional and spiritual needs, providing counsel, encouragement, and support.

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Desire to mentor and counsel street-connected children.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

Interested candidates should send their applications to info@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Night House Parent Job along with a Curriculum Vitae, and copies of any academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional refereeand their daytime contacts.

The closing date for receiving applications will be 31 January 2020.

Job opportunity - Counselor

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;

1. Counsel street-connected youth and their families.

2. Keep thorough and confidential records.

3. Be available for occasional travel to work with families in a home setting

4. 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 6 March 2020.

Internship opportunity - Social Worker

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

Intern title: Social worker  

Reporting line: Administrator

Purpose

To ensure efficient and effective day to day running of social activities in the project and the welfare of all beneficiaries (direct and indirect) are well observed. This should be done in line with Shelter policies on beneficiary protection and care within the delegated authority of a results based management framework.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Maintain up to date office files for all boys at Naivasha Children Shelter.

2. Assist in rescue, rehabilitation, reintegration and follow up of street-connected children.

3. Conduct home/school visits for reintegrated boys and update the administrators and write reports on the same.

4. With the guidance and approval of the Administrator, rescue and rehabilitate boys in the streets as described by the Naivasha Children Shelter’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Manual.

5. Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner.

6. Advocate for family based care in the local community, alongside the administrator and directors. Create useful tools to desensitize people about foster care and other types of alternative family care.

7. Work with local authorities and extended family members of beneficiaries to promote family rescued boys to prepare for reintegration.

8. Conduct counsel sessions to children, parents and extended family members to enhance rehabilitation and reintegration.

9. Recommend temporary foster care and advise foster or adoptive parents.

10. Prepare annual and monthly work plans as well as progress reports for the social department in conjunction with other departmental staff

11. Perform any other duties assigned by the Administrator.

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Diploma in Social work or related field.

• Computer literacy: working knowledge of MS office required;

• Experience in capacity building which includes facilitation of community-based training and awareness

• Good knowledge of children rights and abuse prevention

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

 Application:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications klowry@shelteryetu.org with Subject. Social worker Intern Application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certificate of good conduct and copies of both academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referees, current and expected salary and their daytime contacts.

Naivasha Children’s Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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Internship opportunity - Primary Teacher

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

Job title: Primary Teacher Intern

Reporting line: Director

Purpose

To ensure the educational success and assist in the rehabilitation of street-connected children.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Administer academic assessments to all incoming street-connected students to assess their level of academic capability.

2. Preparing lesson plans and notes.

3. Teaching street-connected students according to their educational needs in an informal setting.

4. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students.

5. Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner.

6. Perform any other duties assigned by the Director.

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Certificate in primary teacher (ECDE as an added advantage)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Team player

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications klowry@shelteryetu.org with Subject: Primary Teacher Internship Application 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.

Naivasha Children’s Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Job opportunity - Administrative Assistant

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

Job title: Administrative Assistant

Reporting line: Director

Purpose

To ensure efficient and effective day to day running of Shelter and assist in the rehabilitation of street-connected children.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Maintain up-to-date office files and records for Naivasha Children Shelter.

2. Distributing and paying bills paid via cheques to the suppliers.

3. Receiving and attending visitors who don’t require the attention of the director.

4. Teach in class when necessary.

5. Attending school meetings for the boys living at Shelter.

6. Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner.

7. Perform any other duties assigned by the Director.

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Experience in administration, social work, or teaching.

• Computer literacy: working knowledge of MS office required;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Drivers license preferred.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications klowry@shelteryetu.org with Subject. Admin assistant Job Application 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 15 June 2019. Naivasha Children’s Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Job opportunity - Social worker

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

Job title: Social worker  

Reporting line: Administrator

Purpose

To ensure efficient and effective day to day running of social activities in the project and the welfare of all beneficiaries (direct and indirect) are well observed. This should be done in line with Shelter policies on beneficiary protection and care within the delegated authority of a results based management framework.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

1. Maintain up to date office files for all boys at Naivasha Children Shelter.

2. Compile and take the monthly returns for the home to the Sub County Children Officer on time and without fail.

3. Ensure the respective Sub County Children Officer and other involved parties have up-to-date information and requested reports on the boys.

4. Conduct home/school visits for reintegrated boys and update the administrators and write reports on the same.

5. With the guidance and approval of the Administrator, rescue and rehabilitate boys in the streets as described by the Naivasha Children Shelter’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Manual.

6. Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner.

7. Advocate for family based care in the local community, alongside the administrator and directors. Create useful tools to desensitize people about foster care and other types of alternative family care.

8. Work with local authorities and extended family members of beneficiaries to promote family rescued boys to prepare for reintegration.

9. Conduct counsel sessions to children, parents and extended family members to enhance rehabilitation and reintegration.

10. Recommend temporary foster care and advise foster or adoptive parents.

11. Work closely with the Project Officer to ensure smooth running of Family Empowerment and School Mentorship programs.

12. Prepare annual and monthly work plans as well as progress reports for the social department in conjunction with other departmental staff

13. Perform any other duties assigned by the Administrator.

Minimum Requirements and experience

• Diploma in Social work or related field.

• Computer literacy: working knowledge of MS office required;

• Experience in capacity building which includes facilitation of community-based training and awareness

• Good knowledge of children rights and abuse prevention

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• No less than 2 years previous work experience,

 Application:

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications klowry@shelteryetu.org with Subject. Social worker Job Application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, certificate of good conduct 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 31 October 2018. Naivasha Children’s Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.