Job Description

What your role will entail


In Schools -


Visiting different schools across the city (as allocated)

Within Classrooms -


Classroom Observations (whole class and/or individual)


Identifying children with emotional, behavioral, learning problems.


Documenting cases as per the format


Conducting sessions with children in classrooms on various socio-emotional or life skills

as per the developmental need of the class (e.g. sessions on self-awareness, team work,

empathy building)

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With Teachers, Social Workers and School Leaders -


Facilitating sessions in every school with the aim of building teacher, social worker and

School Leader awareness on children's development and concern areas.


Capacity building of teachers to work with children in the classroom.


Regularly briefing the teachers, social workers and School Leaders about the status and

progress of the children who are undergoing counselling.


Collaborating with the school social worker to ensure necessary follow ups are done


Conducting home visits, meeting parents, setting up appointments for medical check-ups

and any speech therapy or assessment.

Outside the Schools and With the Community -


Visiting homes in the community with the aim of understanding the family, its dynamics

and other aspects which affect the children


Conducting one-on-one sessions with the parents of children being counselled.


Capacity building of parents to help them address their concerns and build their parenting

skills


Working with the Social worker and collaborating with parents as partners in the child's

development.

With External Agencies -


Coordinating with government hospitals for psychoeducational testing, Speech therapy,

Occupational therapy


Collaborating with external experts for counselling of cases of severe distress or abuse.


Collaborating with external experts for conducting capacity building sessions for the

teachers and parents.

With the Team -


Working with a team of Counsellors and participate actively in opportunities for training

and collaboration.


Supporting team members and being open to sharing and learning skills

What you need for this Position


Education


A Bachelor's degree with specialization in psychology and/or counselling (required)


A Master's degree with specialization in psychology and/or counselling (preferred) or

post-graduation training or diploma in psychology and/or counselling

Experience


At least 2 years of relevant experience in the field of education working with children and

parents.


Experience of working directly with children/youth.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹37,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person