Reporting to the Program Manager, the Social Worker will be responsible for monitoring the assigned processes that favor the best interests of children and adolescents, in coordination with the supervisor. The incumbent will also support families and children in all processes from the beginning to reintegration and post-reintegration monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to establish the suitability of prospective
child adopter(s) in accordance with the relevant Children’s Act 2022.
- Facilitate the process of obtaining consents in the cases of
children whose parents have offered them for adoption as stipulated in the
relevant Adoption Regulations.
- Declare identified children free for adoption and place them with
suitable prospective adoptive parent(s)/family, while upholding the
child’s best interests.
- Monitor cases of post-child placement with prospective adoptive
parent(s) until adoption is finalized in court, and complete post-adoption
follow-ups.
- In case of a disruption or pending alternative placement, proceed to
facilitate the assumption of custody of a child- providing care,
counseling, or any other social service as will be necessary and
appropriate.
- Keep accurate, relevant records/reports of Buckner Kenya adoption
Services’ activities maintaining confidentiality as required by the
relevant Children’s Act.
- Promote viable working relationships and team spirit amongst the
larger Buckner Kenya community.
- Network with appropriate government departments to legalize and
enrich programs in ways that strategically positions Buckner Kenya
Adoption Services as the leading link for child rescues, parent-offers, or
other situations needing professional response to vulnerable children.
- Initiate and keep excellent working rapport with clients, work
colleagues, relevant government departments, local community leaders, and
all other partners.
- Participate in the reception, briefing tours, and exposure of
program mission, values, goals, and progress status to all visitors,
especially donor teams.
Qualifications &
Experience
- University degree (master’s is preferred) in Social Work,
Psychology, Human Development, Family Studies or related field.
- Active member of a professional association, & knowledge of
children legislative matters, e.g., Children’s Act.
- Ability to work as part of a team in multicultural environments.
- At least 4 years’ work experience in similar position.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including correct
spelling and professional writing with the use of technical language –
desirably in the English language.
- Possess a valid and active driver’s license, preferably with 5 years
of driving experience (Added Advantage).
Key Skills and Competencies
- Ethical and Professional Behavior-Adherence to professional codes of
ethics, integrity, accountability, and professional boundaries,
self-awareness and management of personal biases, commitment to lifelong
learning and supervision
- Values and Human Rights-Respect for human dignity and worth –
promote social justice, equity, and inclusion; advocate for the vulnerable
and marginalized; and counter cruel and discriminatory practices.
- Communication Skills-Active listening and empathy – clear verbal and
written communication; culturally sensitive interactions; effective
documentation and report writing.
- Cultural Competence-Understanding diverse cultural, social, and
spiritual backgrounds – adapt practice to different cultural contexts, and
work respectfully with diverse communities.
- Advocacy and Policy Practice-Understand social policies, their
impact, and engage community organizing and empowerment.
- Collaboration-Work effectively with other professionals (e.g.,
healthcare, education, justice).
- Reporting Skills-Ability to gather information, organize it well,
and present in structured, accurate and understandable ways.
- Mental Aptitude-Ability to understand and solve problems accurately.
How to Apply
If you meet
the above terms & conditions for the position, send your, CV, current and
expected salary to recruitment@bucknerkenya.org by 2nd
June, 2026 by 5:00pm.
