Irene Onyango
Non-profit / Volunteering
About Irene Onyango:
Skilled Guidance Counselor with specific expertise in mentoring program management, training and community outreach, Psycho-social counseling services to survivors of SGBV, Vulnerable population - Asylum seekers/refugees, Youth, and adolescents.
I possess knowledge in working with people from diverse cultures.
Experience
PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELOR.
Windle International Kenya, Kakuma January 2021 - 2022
● Facilitated the establishment of school counseling programs and resources to help girls develop skills
in areas of personal/social growth, education planning, and career development.
● Provided comprehensive psychosocial counseling services to meet the needs of the project
● Trained teachers, parents and staff to enhance their effectiveness in providing psychosocial to
the project beneficiaries in target
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
November 2017 - December 2020
Windle International Kenya, Kakuma
● Coordinated the guidance and counseling services in schools by pooling the services of teachers,
parents and the school administration
● Responded to the identified needs by implementing a comprehensive school counseling programs
● Documentation of all cases addressed and referring them for further action where required.
PSYCHO-SOCIAL COUNSELOR - INTERNSHIP.
The Cradle Childrens’ Foundation, Nairobi
April 2017 - October 2017
● Worked with children who are dealing with mental and emotional problems through creating an open,
accepting and friendly environment for the child to explore his or her emotional issues.
● Compiled and submitted quality and timely periodical reports on the referred cases and best lessons,
experiences, and practices learned.
● Conduct pre-trial preparations and role-plays for children and witnesses
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - VOLUNTEER.
The Cradle Childrens’ Foundation, Nairobi
April 2017 - October 2017
● Handled diligently executive and confidential information of the organization.
● Managed and distributed information within an office
● Formed and maintained good working relationships with all key partners and implementing
stakeholders.
Education
University of Nairobi – Nairobi, Kenya
January 2014 – December 2018
BA, Psychology, Sociology
Unity College of Professional Studies
November 2009-January 2010
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