Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
We are in search of a dedicated Psychological Counsellor to join our Arushateam and make a profound difference in these children’s lives.

Key Duties:
• Holistic Counseling: Spearhead a comprehensive counseling program, collaborating with the team, ensuring each child receives tailored professional support, addressing their unique traumas, behaviour challenges, and experiences.
• Life Skills and Sexual Health Programs: Design and execute tailored Life Skills and Sexual Health programs for children and youth, for all three groups of children.
• Group & Individual Sessions: Lead group counseling sessions at the Arusha Safe House and in the streets, and conduct regular individualized sessions for children facing severe emotional and behavioral challenges, devising strategies and follow-ups to foster positive change.
• Outreach initiatives: Engage in street and slum outreach, connecting with children and youth in their environments, building trust, and offering immediate psychological support.
• Training & Development: Facilitate professional training on counseling techniques for the entire staff, ensuring a unified approach to child care.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure the holistic well-being of every child, addressing their educational, health, and emotional needs.

Essential Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Counseling, Child Psychology OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Sociology from accredited institutions, complemented by specialized training in Psychological Counseling or Child Psychology.
• Minimum 2-3 years of hands-on experience counseling children with intense emotional and behavioral challenges, both individually and in groups.
• Deep understanding of the challenges faced by street-connected children and youth, including girls engaged in sex work, and children rescued from severe abuse.
• Demonstrated expertise in Life Skills and Sexual Health education for children and youth.
• Proficiency in both Kiswahili and English.




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Updated CV with relevant certificates/diplomas attached.
• Contacts for 3 professional references (phone and email).
• A compelling letter in which you explain your suitability for the role.
• Your salary expectations (range).

Submit your application to jobs@amanikids.org– addressed to the Human Resource Coordinator, Amani Centre for Street Children, P.O. Box 6515, Moshi, Kilimanjaro Tanzania. Deadline: 13 September 2023.
Note: Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

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