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Thursday 27 April 2023

Counsellor (Kingston, Jamaica) - Min. of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport

 Counsellor (SWG/PS 4) (Band 11) - Bureau of Gender Affairs - 

National Shelter Unit

(Eastern Regional Shelter), 

salary range $6,028,273 - $9,172,509 per annum

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Shelter Manager, the Resident Counsellor is responsible for providing psychosocial support to women and children who resides at the National Shelter and assists in the operations of the shelter in accordance with policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
• Assists with the implementation and evaluation of projects and programmes;
• Prepares and submits Technical and Administrative reports as required;
• Provides appropriate intervention in response to emotional, behavioural and physical needs of clients;
• Maintains and supervises established routines and procedures for the clients;
• Assists residents to establish and achieve individualized goals;
• Maintains confidentiality of residents;
•Participates in design and implementation of programme activities;
• Participates in research/evaluation/quality assurance activities that would enhance the efficiency and/or effectiveness of service delivery;
• Provides referrals and follow-up as necessary;
• Provides support to all Shelter programme areas as requested;
• Exercises good judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential information;
• Prepares and submits all necessary documentation, including written records/reports, logs and provides statistics as requested;
• Apprises Shelter Manager of client and staff issues;
• Assists in the establishment of Health and Safety Standards, Regulations, Policies and Procedures for the Shelter as required and comply with them;
• Enforces all guidelines and submits Incident Reports when appropriate; this may involve terminating a   resident’s stay at Shelter when Primary Safety Guidelines have been violated;
• Facilitates Intake and Orientation Process of new incoming residents during evening and overnight shifts;
• Identifies and resolves communal living disputes; facilitates a Conflict Resolution Group with the residents  if necessary.
• Represents the Unit at Meetings/Conferences and other fora as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Core:
• Good oral and written and communication skills
• Good analytical thinking skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and co-operation
• High level of Integrity
• Ability to use own initiative
• Managing external relationships

Functional/Technical:
• Sound knowledge of Government regulations, laws and guidelines which affects adults and children who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or abuse
• Excellent knowledge in counselling skills and techniques
• Sound knowledge of conflict resolution
• Excellent knowledge in Crisis Management
• Able to work well with creative people and diverse groups
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems.

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
• Undergraduate Degree in Counselling/Social Work or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution;
• Certification in Counselling Services;
• Training in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• Five (5) years’ related work experience.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 3rd May, 2023 to:

Director, Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport
4-6 Trafalgar Road
Kingston 5

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted




Housekeeper (Kingston, Jamaica) - Min. of Culture, Gender, Entertainment & Sport

 Housekeeper (LMO/TS 4) - Bureau of Gender Affairs - 

National Shelter Unit 

(Eastern Regional Shelter)

Salary range: $29,810 - $40,092 per week

Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager, the Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining
rooms and public spaces clean and sanitary for clients. The Housekeeper also ensures that
clients have a clean and comfortable homely experience while at the Shelter.

Key Responsibilities
• Cleans and arranges rooms/apartment units to Shelter standards for client arrival and
during stay;
• Performing maintenance activities related to cleaning such as ensuring bathrooms are
sanitary;
• Cleans and maintains common areas of the Shelter;
• Cleans up hazardous areas immediately and cordons off area upon discovery; Utilizes
caution signs to notify clients and staff off hazardous areas;
• Performs laundry duties as necessary;
• Stocks and maintains housekeeping inventory and supply rooms;
• Assists clients where possible with requests and questions as necessary;
• Provides Fortnightly Reports on the condition of the property to Shelter Manager;
• Reports any damages or repairs needed to the Shelter Manager;
• Reports all lost and found items to the Shelter Manager;
• Assists with ensuring fire extinguishers and fire hose reels are in good condition;
• Disinfects bathrooms, staircase handrails, dustbins, and other areas as required;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills and Competencies
Core:
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Integrity
• Ability to use own initiative
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Interpersonal skills

Functional/Technical:
• Excellent knowledge of commercial or residential housekeeping environment
• Sound knowledge about safety requirements while using the requisite tools and chemicals
• Excellent customer and quality focus

Minimum Required Education and Experience
• Completed Secondary School Education;
• NCTVET Certificate in Domestic Housekeeping would be an asset ;
• Three (3) years’ work experience in the field.

Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 3rd May, 2023 to:

Director, Human Resource Management and Development,
Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,
4-6 Trafalgar Road,
Kingston 5.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.