Program Coordinator at Hope for Life Ministry: (Deadline 6 March 2022)

Program Coordinator at Hope for Life Ministry: (Deadline 6 March 2022)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Founded in 2009, Hope for Life Ministry is a registered nonprofit in Rwanda that provides a full convergence of services for youth experiencing homelessness as well as vulnerable/ dysfunctional families. Our goal is to meet youth where they are and to provide them with the assistance and support they need to exit a life on the streets as well as guide families from a place of need to a place of self-sufficiency. HFLM provides numerous services that are founded on the principles of trauma-informed care that assist youth in reaching their potential and living a successful life off of the streets in stable and socio-economically safe families. Key programming areas include: Housing Stability, Economic Stability, Education, Health, and Community Connection. Through these services, HfLM helps youth and families begin to heal from their traumas, then develop and pursue a plan for their future. All clients of HfLM and their families have access to individualized and intensive case management which provides specific support services such as mental health therapy, education, life skills training, positive youth development activities, income generation/career support and post- reunification support.

Position Title : Program Coordinator

Reports to : Program Manager

Period: One year renewable based on performance

Location: Kigali – Rwanda

Major Responsibilities 

• Participate and/or assist case managers and relevant staff to implement and achieve case goals and prepare residents for reunification or exit from the transit center (TC); serve as a treatment and resident-care resource person for case managers and TC residents attendants; monitor services provided to residents; monitor case records to ensure quality and professionalism.
• Assist in overseeing the daily activities and behaviours of TC residents, both on and off-site; participates in the development, scheduling, and implementation of on-site and off-site activities.
• Work with residents, case managers and TC residents’ attendants to identify and promote desired behaviours among residents, ensure compliance with rules and regulations relating to the safe and orderly operation of the TC.
• Schedule and conduct therapy sessions with residents; consult with case managers to determine appropriate intervention strategies to meet residents’ physical and emotional needs; apply approved techniques within established guidelines; refer residents for mental health assistance and evaluations as required.
• Supervise and assist in the processing of new residents to the TC and provide orientation; assist residents in obtaining daily living items and personal grooming items; assist case managers and TC residents’ attendants to provide social and life skills to residents.
• Capacity to assist and supervise in providing basic medical first aid; record details of injuries and actions taken; facilitate the referral and treatment for medical conditions as required; facilitate the transportation of residents to medical facilities for treatments or scheduled appointments.
• Prepare, update, and maintain a variety of records, logs, charts and reports; organise and/or participate in case meetings to discuss and document case goals, observed behaviours and interactions.
• Any duties relevant to the position or as assigned by the TC Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A degree in psychology, counselling, social work or related programme from an accredited university.

Experience: Experience working with children and teens in a counselling, social work, educational or recreational settings for at least a year.

Knowledge: Principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social service work, including therapy/counselling and intervention strategies/techniques for managing traumatized and/or troubled children or youth; public resources and social service agencies available to troubled youth; care and treatment of children in a residential facility; knowledge of case management in social work will be a bonus.

Ability: Read and understand written materials; prepare and maintain legible files, records, and logs; write clear and concise reports; make and record observations accurately; effectively use and apply observation, counselling and intervention skills and techniques to evaluate and recommend needed action for TC residents; assess potentially dangerous situations accurately; make sound decisions requiring independent judgment; work with hyperactive, troubled and developmentally delayed former homeless or street children/youth; learn, apply and adhere to policies, procedures, rules and regulations governing interactions with TC residents and the operations of a residential facility.

Requirements: This position is strictly residential and requires constant concentration; working weekends and nights; frequent decision-making; dealing with emergency situations.

How to apply

Interested candidates will submit an application letter addressed to the Executive Director with their Resume and copies of the academic qualifications via the below email address: [email protected]

Deadline: 6th March 2022.