BIHC is ISO 9001:2015 Certified

(COUNSELLOR AND MENTAL WELLNESS OFFICER 2024)

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Since 2015, Boma International Hospitality College (BIHC) has passionately trained and influenced young and aspiring hoteliers to shape one of the oldest industries since time.

We believe in offering life-long learning that is innovative, with hands-on-the-practical skills that can be utilized to offer solutions to our world’s most dynamic and ever-changing industry. This mantra has sailed us through to be a TVET Centre of Excellence for Hospitality Training and marks just the beginning of an incredible journey ahead.

We’re also rooted in our Purpose and guided by our Values, which include Professionalism, Passion, Growth and Timeliness. We recognize that the only way we can achieve this Purpose is to work with and engage a diverse workforce that reflects the communities and industry we serve. By creating an inclusive work environment where all feel like they belong and are respected for their unique contributions to our mission, this purpose can easily shape into a reality.

In addition to the requirements below, we recognize that people come with diverse talents and experiences beyond the scope indicated and as such, we still encourage you to apply.

YOUR POSITION WITH BIHC: COUNSELLOR & MENTAL WELLNESS OFFICER

HOW YOU WILL FIT INTO OUR MISSION

We pride in being a small community that ensures that every participant is known at an individual level in order to understand their specific needs and constantly assess that these needs are met. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, we are keen to:

• Demonstrate our ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, and

• Enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of systems, including processes for improvement and the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

  WHAT YOU WILL DO AT BIHC

  Reporting to the Head of Academic Affairs, the Counsellor & Mental Wellness Officer is responsible providing both counselling, mental health and wellness services and programs that foster pro-social skills and appropriate behavior to students.   You will be expected to identify the mental health and behavioral needs of students as well as develop and implement treatment plans.

  You will work cooperatively with the Principal, faculty, staff, students and parents towards a positive school climate.

  Scope of the role:

• Students Counselling

• External liaison

• Advisory services

• Interaction with Faculty

  Your key Responsibilities:

• Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, faculty, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified needs.

• Support and assist students in overcoming social and emotional learning (SEL) related barriers to school involvement and education success.

• Provide individual, structured counseling through established processes.

• Maintain counseling logs and other required paperwork.

• Participate as a leader in the institutions Emergency/Crisis Response Team.

• Collect and analyze data to support Mental Health/Wellness program goals.

• Facilitate and support substance abuse prevention and early intervention programs.

• Liaise with faculty for reports on student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assist with relevant interventions as it relates to student mental health/wellness.

• Promote school safety activities related to prevention and crisis response.

• Provide parent involvement and parent education activities.

• Academic involvement through teaching any relevant course

• Participate in student placement assessment and facilitate necessary psychosocial assessment and support

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the management.

  THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

  Minimum requirements on Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or related studies from a recognized university (an added advantage)

• Must have served for a minimum of five years working experience doing counseling and mental well activities.

• Be conversant with guiding and counselling strategies for diverse backgrounds.

• Proficiency in computer applications.

• Demonstrated competency in work performance.

• Membership of a professional Body.

• Demonstrate continuing professional development.

  Key Skills and Personal Attributes

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to write reports.

• Must be able to work long hours.

• Ability to work under own initiative and also as part of a team.

• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining counselling related issues.

• Demonstrate professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust and loyalty.

• Flexibility and responsiveness in determining and handling mental wellness related issues.

• Excellent judgement with the ability to balance risks and opportunities

• Ability to resolve conflicts

• An absolute commitment to upholding the college values in particular, commitment:

• to prioritize the needs of students

• to act with integrity, authenticity and respect at all times

• to secure continuous improvement and excellence

• demonstrated commitment to continuous personal development to improve achievement by focusing on the quality of instruction. 

  HOW YOU CAN JOIN US:

  Apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers and or https://www.bihc.ac.ke/career  so as to reach us not later than Friday 20th September, 2024 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  Job disclaimer and notification : BIHC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.

   

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