Wellbeing Coach at Sama

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About Sama:

25% of the Fortune 50 trust Sama to deliver secure, high-quality training data and validation for the technology teams driving humanity forward. From self-driving cars to smart hardware, Sama fuels AI. Founded over a decade ago, we’re experts in image, video, and sensor data annotation and validation for machine learning algorithms in industries including automotive, navigation, AR/VR, biotech, agriculture, manufacturing, and e-commerce. Our staff are driven by a mission to expand opportunity for low-income people through the digital economy, and our social business model has helped lift over 50,000 people out of poverty. 

• Featured in Forbes: How to Train Your AI  Dragon (Safely, Easily, and Without Bias)
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About the Job:

In preparation for Sama next phase of growth, we are searching for a seasoned and committed  Wellbeing coach. This role will provide a robust support system to offer real time counseling and wellbeing support services and advice to all staff.

You will serve as a support partner to the Wellbeing Lead and  report  directly to this role

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist and support provision of a safe outlet and relief to staff through counselling in order to enhance their productivity. 
• Provision of resilience counselling, support to staff, planning and facilitating group counseling processes.
• Psychologically empower staff in an effort to manage stress and burnout. 
• Assist in the provision of continuous psychological assessments and identify areas of support required.
• Supporting the Wellbeing lead and the training team to develop curriculum for personal development and wellness program.
• Assist to identify any trends from counseling sessions and advise the Well Being Lead on strategy
• Supporting the Wellbeing Lead to schedule and plan for  counseling and wellbeing sessions and develop periodic reports.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure that all work with clients is confidential and that ethical practices are observed at all times
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Psychology, Counseling or a related field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to maintain neutrality, impartiality and confidentiality in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Good report writing and observational skills.
• Ability to handle issues with empathy .
• Excellent skills in organization, attention to detail and time management (including the ability to meet deadlines)
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and needs and willingness to work across different shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in providing trauma and workplace counselling.
• Member of KCPA or other recognized accredited body for counselors.

Our Culture:

Sama is quite unique. We are a technology company with a social mission. People that thrive in a high growth environment, love working on the bleeding edge of technology, and really care about having a positive impact on the world are a great fit for the Sama culture. Our core values are grit, integrity, humanity, and GTD (Get Things Done).

Our Benefits:

Sama offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and a full benefits package, including: medical, pension scheme, annual leave, paid disability insurance, and professional development opportunities

At Sama, we pride ourselves in being a diverse and equal opportunity employer.