Position: Social Worker (Counselling)

Organization: Howrah Child Welfare Project

Location: Howrah, West Bengal

Core responsibilities include:
• Provide individual counselling sessions to children, utilizing evidence-based techniques and interventions tailored to their specific needs.
• Engage families in the counselling process, facilitating family sessions to improve communication, understand family dynamics, and develop strategies for support at home.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the nature and extent of critical issues affecting children and families.
• Monitor the progress of children, regularly evaluate intervention effectiveness, and make adjustments as needed.
Outreach responsibilities include:
• Visit families and build rapport to establish a supportive relationship with children and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
• Provide appropriate referrals and resources to support children and families outside of counselling sessions.
• Coordinate with other professionals when necessary, ensuring comprehensive and specialized support is provided.
Collaborative responsibilities include:
• Collaborate closely with project staff, including teachers and Social Workers, to address school-related issues and develop appropriate interventions.
• Collaboratively set goals with all stakeholders to address the identified concerns and expectations and involve them in the resolution process.

Qualifications & Experiences:
• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Knowledge of evidence-based counselling techniques and interventions.
• Collaborative approach, working effectively with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Empathy, compassion, and sensitivity towards the challenges faced by children and families.
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse populations.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in dynamic and challenging situations.
Relevant experience in counselling children and families dealing with critical issues will be preferred – like behavioural problems, school absences, and assessment of dropout risks.

Skills & Competencies
• Fluency in English and Hindi
• Fluency in Bengali will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work on a social educational project for underprivileged children.
• Open-mindedness, desire to learn and adapt.
• Takes initiative and can work independently and in teams.

Remuneration:
The salary range typically falls between Rs.18,000 – Rs.22,000 per month depending on the education/experience level of the candidate