School Counsellor

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Position School Counsellor No. of position: 1 Location: Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh Reporting to: District Coordinator – Bareilly About CKD IPE Global Centre for Knowledge and Development (CKD) is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 2014. CKD pursues building the agency of women, adolescents and children by providing equitable access to health, nutrition, education and 21 st century skills, livelihood and employability. With a commitment to leave no one behind, our key principles of diversity, equity and inclusion drive all our goals. About the project Project Utthan (2024-26) will steer convergence between the government’s adolescent health initiatives for improved adolescent health outcomes in three districts of Uttar Pradesh (UP) - Barabanki, Sonbhadra and Bareilly. It will build on existing strengths and opportunities in the state of UP. The project will collaborate with the state and district administration for enhanced scheme implementation, build capacities, and design and implement innovative pilots. The intervention will influence and aim to improve three adolescent health outcomes among school-going boys and girls in selected districts of UP. Increase knowledge on gender, reproductive health, and ways of maintaining good mental and physical health. Improving compliance with Weekly Iron & Folic Acid supplementation (WIFS) and deworming to contribute towards anemia reduction. Improve access to mental health services. Tenure : October 2024 – September 2025 (12 Months) Compensation: 3 Lakh Job Description About the Role: The School Counsellor will work in Bareilly District and report to the District Coordinator. The broad responsibilities of the role will be - 1. Working with Adolescents : Work with adolescents particularly in programs of RKSK (Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram), RBSK (Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram), and School Health Programs (SHP). 2. Counselling : Use counselling skills to support, engage and guide adolescents on various adolescent health issues. Conduct individual and group counseling sessions, addressing various needs such as emotional well-being, educational challenges, and social issues. 3. Work on Mental Health : Address specific mental health concerns among adolescents and refer them to higher facilities. 4. Supporting teachers (Health and Wellness Ambassadors) to conduct sessions with students. 5. Visit identified schools under mental health program identified by Mankaksh team to strengthen the counselling and referral (as required) on mental health issues in these schools. 6. Maintaining data and write reports on the sessions conducted 7. Mentor and support selected AH counsellors on mental health concerns 8. Participate in important events like KSM, AHD 9. Visit and support Saathiya Corner in Bareilly Thematic Expertise Required : Mental Health, Adolescent Health This is a role that will require travel to the schools/community centers on a daily basis,the person should have his/her personal vehicle The personnel will conduct regular interactions with the students, the school stakeholders and the community. The role will necessitate regular travel within the district and occasional travel to the State head Office in Lucknow. Qualifications Required Experience : 5 years of experience in psychology . Minimum Educational Qualifications: Master’s degree in counselling Psychology, or a related field Preferred Experience · Experience of working in Uttar Pradesh · Experience of working as psychologist · Experience in working specifically with adolescents · Fluent in Hindi Additional Expectations: Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other counselors, school staff, and health professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to student well-being. Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility in addressing diverse needs and adapting counseling strategies to different contexts and challenges. Confidentiality: Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism in all counseling interactions. Women are encouraged to apply for this position and preference will be given. CKD is committed to using fair, objective and positive employment practices to promote equal opportunities and diversity in employment, ensuring that all employees including potential employees, are treated fairly, consistently and with respect, before, during and after, their employment. We seek to create an environment that is representative of, and responsive to, different groups. Show more Show less