Counselling Officer II

Job Purpose This cadre is responsible for providing professional psychosocial support to external clients who are psychologically affected as a result of their victimization by the police as well as providing professional psychosocial support to staff members. Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards, tools and procedures pertaining to Counselling Services; Updating records in the counselling department; Collecting and collating data for developing internal and external reports for counselling services; Assessing clients' psychological status for appropriate action and recommendations; Providing psychosocial services to complainants and their families, witnesses and survivors following police action or inaction; Providing psychosocial services to staff; and Participating in the case intake committee. Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Counselling, Psychology or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; Membership to a relevant and recognized professional body; Valid practicing license issued by the Counsellors and Psychologists Board; Proficiency in computer applications.