Senior Counsellor: SOS Children’s Village Surkhet

The Counsellor will be responsible for supporting the social, moral, emotional and intellectual development of children. 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 children’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:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with at least second division and a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling and three years relevant work experience or Master’s Degree in Psychology or Master’s Degree in any discipline with at least second division or equivalent and a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling 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 positions, candidates must be Nepali citizens below 35 years of age.

Salary and other benefits: As per the policies of the organisation.

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