Counselor

THE JOB

• Reporting to the Head Counselor, the job holder will offer counseling to company employees and their dependents within the company’s Estates, Factories, and Departments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in counseling or psychology
• Must be registered with the Kenya Counselors and Psychologists Association (KCPA) with a practicing license.
• 5 years of experience working in a busy counseling environment in a similar role
• The job holder is required to have Comprehensive knowledge of relevant statutes, including the Mental Health Act, Children’s Act, Persons with Disabilities Act, Sexual Offences Act, Counselors and Psychologists Act, Employment Act, and other Kenyan laws with respect to child/family welfare and child protection.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Good organizing and planning skills with good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Employee Assistance Programs .
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Must be a team player

Responsibilities

• Offer counseling services to employees and their dependents as required.
• Assisting the Welfare team in creating awareness and coming up with strategies for managing substance and drug abuse within the company’s villages and schools.
• The job holder is expected to work closely with the medical team as the situation demands.
• In liaison with the Welfare team and Unit Managers, support Gender initiatives through training gender and village committees.
• Develop, deliver, and monitor psychoeducation programs in the workplace.
• As a champion, support peer counselors through training and empowerment programmes.
• Offer guidance and support to employees living with disabilities in the company.
• Compile monthly reports for submission to the Head Counselor.