Please note: This is a residential role.

Role & responsibilities :

1. Higher Education and Academic Monitoring

- Ensure the implementation of educational policies and timely admissions for youth in suitable institutions.
- Monitor academic performance regularly and provide guidance for improvement.
- Collaborate with educational institutions to support youth attendance and engagement.
- Facilitate access to tuition and educational support for youth struggling academically.
- Maintain updated academic records and attendance registers in coordination with coworkers.

2. Career Guidance and Employability

- Coordinate with vocational and skilled institutions for admissions of eligible youth.
- Facilitate enrollment in employability skill courses including E age.
- Organize sessions and workshops on career building, CV preparation, and interview techniques.
- Organize exposure and industrial visits for youth.
- Provide individual counselling for youth nearing exit to support employment planning.
- Assist coworkers in identifying internship and job placement opportunities with external partners.
- Liaison with corporate company, industries, various agency and departments for arranging job placements for youth.

3. Holistic Youth Development and Personal Growth

- Promote character-building activities, value-based education, and social responsibility among youth.
- Ensure psychological, social, and emotional development through regular follow-ups.
- Support the development and periodic review of Individual Care Plans (ICPs) for each youth.
- Address any behavioral concerns in a constructive and supportive manner.
- Ensure Mental health and youth safeguarding for all youth in their colleges/ institutions/ Hostels.

4.



Transition Planning and Aftercare Support

- Plan and execute smooth transitions for youth exiting care, including documentation, financial readiness, and emotional preparedness.
- Ensure that youth receive necessary identity documents, banking access, and life skills before transitioning.
- Coordinate aftercare proposals and support with external agencies like the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU).
- Facilitate access to scholarships, concessions, and other educational or employment benefits post-care.
- Maintain a record of youth progress post-exit and provide mentorship as needed.

5. Youth Safeguarding and Policy Compliance

- Ensure implementation of child and youth safeguarding policies and protocols.
- Organize regular sensitization workshops on topics such as cyber safety, substance abuse, and healthy relationships.
- Monitor compliance of youth homes and staff with safeguarding standards.
- Promote an open and supportive environment for reporting concerns or violations.
- Ensure periodic training for youth and staff on safeguarding practices and legal rights.

6. Programme Documentation and Reporting

- Ensure accurate maintenance and timely updating of youth progress data in internal systems.
- Prepare reports, proposals,



and case documentation for submission to national offices or funding agencies.
- Support budget planning and resource allocation for youth care units in consultation with the Village Director.
- Conduct regular team meetings for performance review, progress tracking, and future planning.

7. Team Coordination and Capacity Building

- Provide leadership, guidance, and performance support to youth care coworkers and volunteers.
- Organize training and development workshops for the team on education, youth engagement, and care practices.
- Ensure smooth communication flow between youth homes, educational institutions, families, and stakeholders.
- Encourage team participation in strategic planning and innovation in youth care.

Preferred candidate profile

- Female Candidates only
- Language: Must know local language of the applied position.
- Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
- Ready to work as a Residential coworker
- Basic knowledge of computer applications, MIS, and report writing
- Good communication skills in English
- Leadership and team management abilities
- Knowledge of Child development and child protection frameworks
- Effective communication and coordination skills
- Problem-solving and crisis intervention capabilities
- Sensitivity to adolescent needs and rights-based approach
- Proficiency in record keeping
- Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field
- Minimum of 1-4 years of relevant experience in youth development or child care management
- Experience working with vulnerable youth or in residential care settings preferred
- Familiarity with government child protection systems and youth welfare schemes

📌 Senior Coworker Education / Management Trainee (Female Candidate) (Maharashtra)
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📍 Maharashtra