Job Overview
JOB OPPORTUNITY
SOS Children’s Villages Nepal, a non-governmental social development organisation, supports children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief. We advocate for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. We offer a secure and friendly work environment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of children by having zero tolerance policy in this regard. We are further committed to providing a safe environment for coworkers and children, young people and adults with whom we work, where human rights are respected and upheld, and healthy relations are fostered by building organisational systems, capacity, and awareness on our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We are now looking for interested and qualified individuals for the position of Counselor at SOS Youth Care Bharatpur.
Job Position:
Counselor (1) (Male): SOS Youth Care Bharatpur
The Counselor will be responsible for supporting the social, moral, emotional and intellectual development of young people. S/he will also be responsible for guiding them by assessing their special educational requirements. S/he should have a good understanding of professional counselling approaches and strong skills in organising and facilitating training/workshops. S/he should manage documents, maintain the database, prepare the activities for children and young people, and report events.
Key Performance Areas and Main Responsibilities:
- Provides guidance in the overall development of young people; this includes supporting young people through proper counselling and helping them overcome their weaknesses and resolve problems with their peer group and others
- Assesses the special educational requirement of individual youth and makes arrangements for support; this includes maintaining regular contact with teachers to follow up on the academic progress and timely monitoring of the youth’s academic performance
- Organises sessions on enhancing self-esteem by creating awareness on mental health through different extra-curricular activities such as debate, theatre and other activities
Qualification, Experience and Skills:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling and three years relevant work experience or Master’s Degree in Psychology or Master’s Degree in any discipline with a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling and one-year relevant work experience
- Excellent communication skills in English and Nepali and proficiency in computer applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude
- Experience in working with children and young people will be an added advantage.
- Preference will be given to candidates having a two–wheeler license
For the above mentioned position, candidates must be Nepali citizens below 35 years of age.
Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation
Interested candidates are requested to apply with a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Academic Certificates (equivalence from relevant government agencies if studied out of Nepal), Copy of Citizenship Certificate, a passport size photo, and Employment Application Form (mandatory document, please download it from www.sosnepal.org.np/careers) to [email protected] by 16:00 hrs., June 6, 2023, Tuesday.
SOS Children’s Villages Nepal reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. SOS Children’s Villages Nepal follows the Inclusive Policy and therefore encourages women, people with disabilities, people of ethnic minorities and marginalised communities to apply.