Published 17 October 2023
Basseterre
Buckie Got It, St Kitts and Nevis News Source
VACANCY NOTICE – Deputy Director
The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs wishes to invite suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Deputy Director at the National Counselling Centre.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assistance to the director in ensuring the daily management of the department. He or she shall provide support services in the areas of management of staff, supervision of staff, budget preparation, policy development, and any other support necessary for the running of the centre and shall assume the supervisory role in the absence of the director. The Deputy Director shall assume responsibility for maintaining a client roster and shall provide support in the development of clinical programmes and all other prevention and intervention services for which the Centre is responsible.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide any/all clinical services that fall under the responsibility of the Center, including family and individual intervention, intervention for special populations (e.g., teen substance users); crisis management and CISM intervention.
- Conduct the necessary screening and assessment activities necessary in client intake.
- Doing clinical assessments as necessary.
- Writing and submitting psychological reports as needed by partner agencies.
- Conduct supervisory meetings with junior counseling staff.
- Assist in the development of training programmes, staff development programmes, and psycho-social support programmes as necessary.
- To supervise interns/trainees, where necessary, for assessment of clinical competencies.
- To provide support and provide management (when necessary) of administrative activities, such as staff meetings and staff debriefing sessions, performance reviews.
- Provide support and assistance for administrative and other managerial functions, including preparation of budget, and programme planning for the department.
- Provide consultation with the Director on all matters involving the effective functioning of the department and perform all/any duties deemed necessary by the director.
- Take part in any interview panel in the hiring process for staff at the National Counselling Centre.
- Submit monthly reports to the Director.
- Attending meetings, workshops and providing feedback to inform planning and decision-making of the Unit and the Ministry.
- Take part in ongoing training opportunities, specifically in evidenced-based training, for enhancement of clinical skills.
- Participate in the Emergency Management responsibilities of the Ministry.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- A master’s degree in clinical counseling or any other related clinical field.
- Must have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Membership in professional groupings and associations is an asset.
- Proven experience in establishing collaborative partnerships with local organizations, government, and communities.
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to listen, empathize and interact well with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Proven high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present, prepare professional reports, policies, strategies, grants and correspondence.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook; Google Docs Platform)
- Strong knowledge of addiction, treatment, and recovery.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision as needed.
- Project management experience.
- Proven high level of professionalism, enthusiasm and display of positive behavior when performing duties.
- The ability to manage several priorities at any one time.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative in the best interest of the Department and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, display soft skills, conflict resolution skills, maintain a positive attitude and provide exemplary customer service.
- Must be able to organize work and achieve outcomes and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work individually and as a team.
Salary: (K 39 – 40) $6,336 to $6,639 p/month
Applications must be accompanied by:
· Letter of Application
· Curriculum Vitae
· Police Record
· Official academic certificates, transcripts, and other relevant documents (certified copies)
· Two (2) references with telephone and e-mail addresses
and should be addressed to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Social Development and Gender Affairs
Victoria Road
Basseterre, St. Kitts
The deadline for receipt of applications is 27th October, 2023.
