Merceline Ambuso
@mercelineambuso
Compassionate psychosocial support assistant specializing in child rehabilitation.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated psychosocial support assistant with hands-on experience providing psychological support, mentorship, and emotional care to children and juveniles in rehabilitation settings.
I have volunteered as a mentor and counselor at a children’s home and as a support counselor at a remand facility, offering psychological first aid, trauma-informed care, and daily caregiving support.
I hold a Diploma in Psychological Counseling and a Certificate in Psychological Counseling from the Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling, and I apply evidence-based rehabilitation and reintegration techniques in my work.
I focus on empathetic, confidential case handling and collaborative teamwork to empower vulnerable children and support their emotional development and successful reintegration.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Psychosocial Support Assistant
Care Compassion Children’s Home
Provided psychosocial support and mentorship to children in care, supported daily caregiving routines, and facilitated emotional development activities to improve wellbeing.
Volunteer Support Counselor
Kisumu Remand
Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Provided emotional and psychological support to juveniles, assisted in rehabilitation and reintegration programs, and collaborated with social workers to address individual needs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling
Diploma in Psychological Counseling, Psychological Counseling
2023 - 2024
Completed a Diploma in Psychological Counseling focusing on psychosocial support, trauma-informed care, and rehabilitation between April 2023 and November 2024.
Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling
Certificate in Psychological Counseling, Psychological Counseling
2023 - 2023
Completed a Certificate in Psychological Counseling covering foundational counseling skills and psychological first aid in early 2023.
Kaveye Girls High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.), Secondary Education
2017 - 2021
Completed secondary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) between 2017 and 2021.
Mudasa Academy
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Primary Education
2010 - 2015
Completed primary education and obtained the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education between 2010 and 2015.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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