Counsellor Intern 512 views

“Safety n Us” is a proactive organization that seeks to address the root cause of forms of violence against children in the context of the 21st century connected society. In the digital society, children have surpassed their adults in technology usage and have been thrown in the deep end of technology, exposing them to new forms of vulnerabilities. Direct violence takes the forms of cyberbullying, exposure to illicit content and even scams. Technology also exposes them to paedophiles and traffickers which lead to child sexual abuse, trafficking and sometimes drug abuse. Given the digital divide between the younger and older generations, it is imperative to address child violence with new and innovative ways that can match the complex dangers against children in a digital society. Our thematic areas of work include: Online Safety; Psychosocial Support and Protection; Advocacy and Awareness; Education. For more information, you can visit www.safetynus.org

Job description

The Counsellor will provide counselling to children and young adults who are survivors of sexual or gender-based violence and online violence. Furthermore, the incumbent should be keen to work with children as they will be the primary demographic we serve. S/he is required to use Microsoft Office or Google Drive Apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms) to generate reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counseling is required; two years counselling experience is an added advantage; Excellent communication skills with children; Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact at all levels; Experience in Online Meeting Platforms, Microsoft Office and Google Drive apps is a must; Excellent writing and drafting skills (articles, reports and minutes); Excellent communication skills with high attention to detail; Excellent interpersonal skills and team player; Highly organized and able to meet tight deadlines; Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others.