School Dorm Father Job in Kenya

2024 School Dorm Father

About The Role

Key responsibilities 

Playing
the role of a ‘parent’ for the students in a professional working relation.

Being
a role model in all actions and behavior to the students.

Defending
the rights of the child.

Creating
a safe environment for teenagers to develop their emotional and social skills.

Supervising
the wellbeing, discipline and behavior of students.

Observing
emotional behavior and referring them to the school counselor.

Help
the students maintain the cleanliness of their dorm rooms.

Report
any cases of sickness to the Dean of Residential Life

Implementing
the residential schedules for the students.

Supervision
of the student’s hygiene and neatness.

Keeping
records and reports of residential issues/occurrences within their assigned
spaces.

Executing
any other duty that may be assigned to him by the dean of residential life

Communicate
regularly with the Dean of Residential Life regarding student behavior in the
dorm area.

To
live in and supervise the dormitory.

Note: This role requires
you to live on campus with flexible working hours including working on weekends.

Skills and
Qualifications 

Certificate/Diploma
in social work or any other relevant course in child welfare.

You
have 2+ years of experience working with students.

Professional
counseling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.

Knowledge
and experience working with teenagers before.

You
are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and
ambiguity well.

You
are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address
these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.

Should
have the ability to set clear expectations and boundaries and hold students
accountable.

Should
have computer literacy.

She
should be caring, understanding, and patient naturally.

Should
have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in
writing.

Should
have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.

Have
a positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor.

You
have the ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive matters

You
are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired
up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of
feedback.

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