Soft Skills Trainer cum Counsellor - DDU-GKY Project
Project
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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Reporting To
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Centre Manager / Project Manager
Location
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DDU-GKY Training Centre (with field visits as required)
Role Purpose
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To impart employability and life skills training to DDU-GKY candidates and provide continuous counselling, mentoring, and psychosocial support to ensure
high retention, successful placement, and post-placement sustainability
.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
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1. Soft Skills Training
Deliver
Employability Skills Training
as per DDU-GKY curriculum, including:
Communication skills (verbal & non-verbal)
Workplace etiquette & discipline
Teamwork, leadership & problem-solving
Time management & professionalism
Interview skills & resume preparation
Conduct
classroom sessions, role plays, mock interviews, and group activities
.
Customize training methods based on
rural youth background and learning levels
.
Ensure
minimum mandated training hours
are completed and recorded.
2. Candidate Counselling & Mentoring
Provide
pre-training counselling
to candidates and parents regarding:
Course details, expectations, and career pathways
Conduct
ongoing one-to-one and group counselling
to address:
Dropout risks
Behavioral issues
Emotional or personal challenges
Support candidates during
on-the-job training (OJT)
and
post-placement
phases.
Motivate candidates to adapt to
workplace culture, migration, and shift duties
.
3. Placement & Post-Placement Support
Prepare candidates for
industry interaction and employer expectations
.
Assist placement team during:
Employer interviews
Joining formalities
Maintain contact with placed candidates for
retention tracking (minimum 90 days/1 year as per norms)
.
Provide counselling support in case of:
Job dissatisfaction
Workplace stress
Early attrition
4. Documentation & Compliance
Maintain
training attendance, session plans, and counselling records
.
Update candidate progress and counselling notes in
DDU-GKY MIS/ERP
.
Support internal and external
SRLM/MoRD audits and inspections
.
Submit periodic reports to Centre/Project Manager.
5. Coordination & Community Engagement
Coordinate with:
Technical trainers
Centre staff
Mobilization teams
Participate in
mobilization programs, village meetings, and awareness sessions
when required.
Engage with parents/guardians to improve
candidate confidence and retention
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Educational Qualification
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Graduate / Post-Graduate in:
Social Work
Psychology
Education
Human Resources
Any relevant discipline
Experience
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1-3 years
experience in:
Soft skills training
Youth counselling
Skill development projects (DDU-GKY/PMKVY/NSDC preferred)
Freshers with strong communication and counselling aptitude may be considered.
Skills & Competencies
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Excellent
communication & interpersonal skills
Strong
counselling and motivational abilities
Ability to handle
rural youth and diverse socio-economic backgrounds
Proficiency in
local language(s) and English/Hindi
Basic computer skills (MS Office, MIS entry)
Empathy, patience, and problem-solving attitude